10 things you must do before traveling abroad

 It must be an exciting thing to travel abroad. However, before traveling abroad, you must do these 10 things. Which 10 things? Continue reading this article to learn more.

At present, the epidemic is gradually slowing down, and Chinese people who have been closed for two years have arranged plans to travel abroad.

However, traveling abroad and traveling domestically are two completely different things. If you are traveling abroad for the first time, you need to make some necessary preparations before going abroad, even if it is a casual trip.

Are you traveling abroad with friends, family, or alone? Choosing where to travel is very important, some countries are suitable for the whole family, while others are not. Of course, there are also many places to travel. The nearby Southeast Asian countries are nearby, and the farther places such as Europe and Australia are also good choices.

book a flight

Travel abroad to book tickets in advance

Once you have decided on the country you want to travel to, the next thing you need to do is book your flight tickets. Avoid booking flights at the last minute. Generally speaking, it is ideal to book air tickets 6 months before going abroad. In this way, you can not only have sufficient time to prepare, but also have the opportunity to buy cheaper air tickets.

Before buying an air ticket, don't forget to go to different websites for comparison, so that the chances of buying a cheap air ticket are even greater.

find accommodation

You can book accommodation two weeks to one month before you are going abroad. When looking for accommodation, remember to factor in public transport as a major consideration, as well as the tourist attractions around your accommodation to ensure you have easy access when traveling in the area.

Just like buying air tickets, you can find several hotels for comparison before booking accommodation. Of course, you can also search other people's travel diaries online for reference.

Know the visa (VISA) rules

After determining the country to go to, it is best to understand the visa rules and procedures of the selected country in advance. Some countries not only require visas, but also cannot get visas on arrival. In addition, the process of applying for a visa will be cumbersome, and there may even be a possibility of refusal, which usually takes two days or one week.

In addition, the validity period of the visa varies from person to person, some start from the time of entry, and some start from the time the visa is issued. In short, knowing the visa process and preparing materials will be the most important step for you to travel abroad.

renew passport

Must renew passport when traveling abroad

The passport has been in the drawer for two years, has it expired? Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months (counting from the day you want to leave the country). If it is about to expire, renew your passport immediately.

Now, to renew your passport, you don't need to go to the government department to queue up, just go to the website of the Malaysian Immigration Department to renew online.

prepare itinerary

This tourist attraction is beautiful, that tourist attraction is not to be missed, the food here is very special, the food there must be tried... Before traveling abroad, list all the places you want to go, plan well, and prepare an itinerary , and you can also calculate the budget for tickets or transportation.

Vaccination

Some countries require tourists to be vaccinated against hepatitis A or typhoid before entering the country. Therefore, before going abroad, it is best to check the requirements of the destination country and get vaccinated according to the requirements.

buy travel insurance

Travel abroad to buy travel insurance

Before going abroad, buy travel insurance first . In addition to protecting your personal safety, it also protects against other economic losses, such as lost passports, lost luggage or flight delays, etc.

exchange currency

It is recommended that you exchange the currency of the destination country a few days before departure. You can also exchange currency at the airport, but the exchange rate may be lower.

print e-ticket

For convenience, most air tickets, hotels and other services will use e-tickets. However, it is recommended that you print out all e-tickets or store them in your mobile phone for emergencies.

Before traveling abroad, prepare yourself

In addition to the above 10 things that must be paid attention to, we also recommend that you prepare before going abroad:

A copy of your passport (photograph or photocopy)

Search and save the location and contact number of the Malaysian embassy in the country you are going to

In case of loss of passport or other emergencies abroad.

I hope the above sharing is helpful to your preparations for traveling abroad, and I wish you a pleasant journey!

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