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- Stay Safe! - Check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Travel Advice
- (or call 0845 850 2829) for the country you're travelling to; are they advising against
- travel to this area?
- Travel Insurance - Get travel insurance and check that the cover is appropriate - see The
- Importance of Travel Insurance
- Vaccinations - Check what vaccinations you need at least 6 weeks before you go and
- consider whether you need to take extra health precautions - Department of Health.
- Passport & Visa - Ensure you have a valid passport that is in good condition and that you
- have the necessary visas
- Make copies - Make copies of your passport (including any visa pages); insurance policy
- including the 24-hour emergency number and ticket details. Leave these copies, your
- itinerary and contactdetails with family and friends
- Research - Get a good guidebook and get to know your destination; find out about local
- laws and customs.
- Money - Take enough foreign currency for your trip and some back-up funds e.g. travellers
- cheques, Sterling or US Dollars.
- Qualifications - Some jobs will require certain skills or qualifications. Teaching English abroad
- generally requires a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate before you go.
- Do all your research before you go!






