- Entering into a country: check, depending on your nationality, entry formalities for certain destinations.
Warning: it is often required that your passport be valid for 6 months before the vacation commences

 

- Visas: Get one well in advance, call the consulate or the embassy concerned to know their opening hours and required documents. Some embassies have a website with details and downloadable forms.
You can also make use of specialized companies that take care of everything for you. More and more countries have now e-visa much more convenient to get.

 

- Vaccinations - check carefully if some vaccinations are mandatory and bring the evidences

 

 

- Customs : Be aware that in most countries you can't import any food or "alive items" - check customs rules before

 

- Imported Food : some countries have very strict rules for food and you can get a big fine if you enter in the country with some food - see the picture : 400$ is expensive for an apple !  Declare all the food you have and some can be allowed (like cooked biscuits).

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