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Business Travel:
Enjoy Your Business Trip and Be Safe - Top 10
Tips for Traveling Abroad
Whether you are meeting a new
prospect or dealing with a long term business contact there is no better
way to communicate than face to face. Often this necessitates traveling
outside the country. Unfortunately we live in a day and age when you just
can't take your safety for granted when it comes to traveling abroad.
There are, however, many things you can do to protect yourself and make
your business trip enjoyable.
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According to the U.S. State
Department here are the top 10 tips you need to know to make your
business trip easier if you are traveling abroad :
1. Make sure you have a signed, valid passport and visas, if
required. Also, before you go, make sure to fill in the emergency
information page of your passport!
2. Be sure to read the Consular Information Sheets (and Public
Announcements or Travel Warnings, if applicable) for the countries
you plan to visit. |
3. Familiarize yourself with local
laws and customs of the countries to which you are traveling. Remember,
the U.S. Constitution doesn't follow you! While you are in a foreign
country, you are subject to the laws of that country.
4. Make two copies of your passport identification page. This will
facilitate replacement if your passport is lost or stolen. Leave one copy
at home with friends or relatives. Carry the other with you in a separate
place from your passport.
5. Leave a copy of your itinerary with family, friends and/or business
associates at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.
6. Do not leave your luggage unattended in public areas. Do not accept
packages from strangers.
7. Prior to your departure, you should register with the nearest U.S.
embassy or consulate through the State Department’s travel registration
website . Registration will make your presence and whereabouts known in
case it's necessary to contact you in an emergency. (In accordance with
the Privacy Act, information on your welfare and whereabouts may not be
released without your express authorization. Remember to leave a detailed
itinerary and the numbers or copies of your passport or other citizenship
documents with a friend or relative in the United States.)
8. To avoid being a target of crime, try not to wear conspicuous clothing
and expensive jewelry when you travel and do not carry excessive amounts
of money or unnecessary credit cards.
9. In order to avoid violating local laws, deal only with authorized
agents when you exchange money or purchase art or antiques.
10. If you get into trouble, contact the nearest U.S. embassy.
If you will use common sense and seek out answers from reputable sources
you can have a more enjoyable trip and a safe one too.
Business Travel Article
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