Passports, Visas and Permissions
Visa requirements.
When defining your travel itinerary and make reservations, you should consult the requirements for entry visas for the countries visited.
If in the past had already visited those places and he has issued an entry visa, you must verify that it is still valid and that maturity does not operate before the date of return.
If your visa is not valid, contact your travel agent or the consulate of the country to visit.
Processing of passports.
If you need a passport and have not dealt with, remember that the process is personal and according to this town takes about 15 days.
If you already have a passport, do not forget to check your due date in order to make the process of renewal in time. Some countries have restrictions on the expiry of the passport and require that the expiration date is six months to a year after the date of completion of travel.
Minor
If you travel with your spouse and children under 18 years, must submit to go through the immigration passport or ID card and the Book of Marriage. If one spouse plans to travel with their minor children, or they will not accompany their parents must apply for a permit to leave the country to submit to the immigration authorities. This must be certified by Notary Public.
Health
Medical coverage.
If you have health coverage, make sure it covers medical emergencies abroad. If so, you need to revise the ceilings of the same in the event of application.
If you travel within the country, be sure to wear their badge and emergency phone numbers, along with the list of medical centers in the city where they reside.
Vaccines.
It is very important to consult with your doctor everything related to immunization and vaccine mandatory and suggested according to their destination. Should be performed as early as possible because some of them must be administered between 6 and 8 weeks prior to departure.
Precautions.
Some destinations require precautions to consumption of drinking water. It is recommended to drink only mineral water, avoid the consumption of fresh vegetables, fruit and ice shell. In addition, we recommend using mineral water for oral hygiene.
Prescription medication.
If you are prescribed medications, ask your doctor a letter describing the medication they are taking and the condition for which it is required.
Check with the embassy or consulate of the country to visit on the legality of entering the same with certain medications or drugs.
Remember to always carry medications in their original containers, along with the prescription from your doctor.
Travel Documents
Take three copies of the following travel documents:
Plane tickets
First two pages of your passport and those with visas
Drivers license
Front and back of your credit cards
Travelers Checks
Business documents
Reservation and information numbers for accommodation and car hire
NOTE: Leave a copy of each one in his home and office. Take the third copy it and store it in a safe place.
It is advisable to send by mail to his relatives or colleagues, the relevant data of the route. Do not carry money, documents, travelers checks and credit cards in the same place. Any eventuality or emergency, make sure you have any of them available
Baggage
Be sure to put fragile items (shampoo, shaving cream, perfume) in plastic bags. That way if there is no danger of breaking the whole mess clothes.
Identification of luggage:
Use labels to identify their luggage. One of the most common reasons for which the luggage on flights leaving the tags are wrong destinations earlier. Be sure to remove it to avoid confusion.
Hand luggage
It is advisable to pack clothing for two days in his hand luggage, in case you have to separate from the main luggage. In hand luggage should be packed: toiletries, change of clothes for one or two days, medicines, photocopies of travel documents.
Lost luggage
NO leaving the airport without reporting to the airline carrier, verify that the claim is made in triplicate, demanding a copy of it before leaving the airport and baggage insurance if you have, to put on the same number.
Security
Prevention of objects
It is advisable to stay close to the objects of value to pass through the security area of the airport. Before leaving, make sure you have all your belongings.
If the victim of a robbery or other crime, contact the police immediately and make sure you get a copy of the complaint. Your insurance company will require this Documentation.
Prevention at home
If during his absence, his home is unoccupied, cancel temporarily the delivery of newspapers and publications to which you subscribe.
Ask your neighbor or responsible to save any documents or correspondence that accumulates in the doorway. It is vital to avoid any sign that your home is unoccupied.
Should not write messages on the answering machine to suggest that outside the city.
Shipping
In the taxi
Hiring before transport to and from the airport. To avoid unexpected traffic delays, to define in advance the path to take and calculate a few more minutes to cover any eventuality.
It is advisable to pay the fee in order to ensure they received the correct change.
Should not use taxis without identification. If necessary, it is preferable to use public transport.
Car rental
Before removing the car from the company selected to inspect the vehicle to ensure that no signs of damage, the wheel of relief is in good condition and that the vehicle has a cat and covers key to change, if not well, do not sign the contract or remove the vehicle.
Try the smooth functioning of all internal and external lights, make sure the vehicle has a full load of fuel (never lose sight of you paid for it).
If any abnormality is found, report it to an agent of the company before leaving.
Always ask for clarification and details of the insurance offered, its scope and procedures for reporting any incident.
Before you pay the car insurance, make sure your company, credit card or personal insurance does not cover.
Always carry with it the lease or Make a copy.
If someone knocks on the road or your attention is the car driven by another, do not stop until reaching a well-lighted area and transit. If this is not possible, touch the horn repeatedly until someone goes to their aid.
In the car, it has no third-party maps, guides and handbags. If you put your belongings in the passenger seat, lock the door.
Declarations:
Do not forget to declare to the customs office electronic articles that are less than one year old as cameras, video cameras, cell phones, among others.
Laptop computers and electronics
We must limit the amount of information stored on the hard disk.
Pack all the accessories you may need during your trip: extra batteries, diskettes, pen drives voltage transformer or converter, phone adapters and more.
We suggest hiring a transit insurance against loss or theft.
Never have to clear the laptop. During the flight and not use it, store it under the front seat. Should not put in the compartment above as may be damaged as a result of any sudden movement of the aircraft.
Before traveling, it is important to ensure that the hotel where you have to stay in your room or modem connection ports, since the wall sockets are not always compatible with those used in his country.
Cell phones: Carry a spare battery for long journeys. If you rent a car must have the power adapter for recharging the lighter.
For added comfort on the flight
The seats near the rear are more noisy, and usually near the engines. The seats near the sinks are equally noisy and is the busiest area of the plane. Aisle seats are quieter than the window and allow you to move and get up without having to embarrass his fellow row.
Avoid eating and drinking too much during the flight.
Take a moisturizer because the environment inside the airplane tends to dry the skin excessively.
If she is bothered by pressure change in the ears, try to alleviate the discomfort with a pair of ear plugs (earplugs), if traveling with children carrying chewable candy and whether babies have a hand mordillo.
Good advice: Walk along the corridor. Elongar and stretch the muscles.
If you travel from east to west during the 5 days prior to travel, it is advisable to lie down and lifted one to two hours earlier than usual.
If you travel from west to east over the same period, it is also appropriate bedtime and wake up later than usual.
During the flight, should sleep as much time as possible.
Avoid drinking too much alcohol, coffee and other drinks with caffeine.
Cultural Tips
Certain behaviors, words and / or mannerisms are considered acceptable in one country may be considered offensive, insulting to another.
It is desirable to know the cultural mores of the country you are visiting.
It is important not to forget to arrive on time for appointments.
It is also desirable to know the local way of greeting. While the handshake is widely accepted, should be accompanied by the local method.
A good recommendation to please the inhabitants of the city where you are going to be learning a few words of the local language. The effort to learn and use will be greatly appreciated by the hosts.
We must avoid planning trips or meetings during national or religious holidays, please consult your travel agent if it is for business.
Hotels
For convenience and safety, choose a hotel located in a busy street, but that for the price.
A good option will be to identify a place where we always put your keys and any other item to be worn every time you leave the room. This prevents wasted time ever having to leave.
Make calls from local and international phone service in your room is much more expensive than using a calling card. Consider this option especially in long-distance calls.
Traveling with children
Children under 2 years without paying passenger can travel as long as they do sitting in the lap of one of his companions, remember that international fares, the lowest paid 10% of airfare.
If you travel with your spouse and a child, there is the possibility that no seats are available for all in the same row. To address this situation, divided into two bags the care and entertainment planned for use during the trip. Thus, each parent can take care of the child who is in charge. To make this not happen, ask your travel agent, booking seats when making your reservation carrier.
Find out if the airline allows strollers inside the aircraft or whether they should be released.
Try to feed the baby during takeoff and landing. This will help relieve the pressure that you may experience in their ears.
It is also desirable to have provision of candy or chewing gum for older children, for the same reason.
Tip: stay relaxed and not speak out during the flight. The baby may realize that you are nervous and imitate.
Do not forget to bring enough diapers, cream, oil, cotton and other duties to make several changes during the flight.
For older children, should have your favorite books and toys to be distracted during the flight.
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