Friday, February 15, 2008

Flying abroad from India- Things to take care

If you are traveling abroad to any location outside India, please ensure that you carry the following:
  • Passport- See if it ECNR stamped. If not get it done
    • Ensure that the passport is not expiring in next one year. This is a requirement especially in case of Visa on Arrival (VoA)
  • Get Visa stamped unless it is place like Thailand and Bali where it is VoA
    • See if the Visa stamped is valid for the day of stay
    • Ensure that you have all the transit visa in place, if it is not a direct flight. This is needed especially when you transit route is through Europe. Check this with your travel agent.
  • In case of VoA, carry passport size photos, some place may require it. carry the one with white background.
  • Insurance letter- This is a must and should be valid for the period of stay. This covers against some disease when you are abroad, loss of passport and baggage.
  • Tickets- It should be the normal tickets. Avoid e-tickets and see you have the return ticket also issued.
  • keep a copy of passport in other baggage as a precaution.
  • Carry Forex money in dollars.
Enjoy the trip abroad!!

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