Before you travel

Passport and Visas

Please note: passport and visa regulations can change and you should check with the relevant embassy or high commission well in advance of travel. It is your responsibility to be in possession of a valid passport and, if appropriate, a visa. Make sure you plan in advance as some visa applications can take some time to arrange. Please note that the names on the passport must match the name on the ticket, otherwise you may not be able to travel and insurance may be invalid. For the latest passport information, visit the UK Passport Agency at http://www.ukpa.gov.uk

Advance Passenger Information

A number of governments have introduced new requirements for air carriers to provide personal information about all travellers on their aircraft to the authorities before the aircraft leaves the UK. The data will be collected either at the airport when you check in or, depending on the airline, when you make the initial booking.

At the Travel Gallery we hold the passport data and frequent flyer details of many of our clients on file. Equally, we respect that some clients prefer that this data is not stored on our IT system. Please let us know if your preference is to provide this data to us, as and when we need it.

Foreign & Commonwealth Office advice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) provides up to date travel information and advice to help British travellers make informed decisions about travelling abroad. For further information, please visit the FCO site at http://www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or telephone 0870 606 0290.

This website provides detailed information on travelling to many locations and we recommend that you consult with the website when travelling to destinations with which you are not familiar.

At the Travel Gallery we try to stay informed of changing Foreign Office advice on many destinations and will be happy to discuss this further.

Health information

Visit your GP as soon as possible to check if you need any vaccinations or other preventive measures, such as malaria tablets. You are advised to visit your general practice surgery or a travel medicine clinic at least 6 weeks before you travel.

There are a number useful web sites which are worth visiting before you travel or if you are seeking further information.

For the latest health information visit NHS Direct http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/ or telephone 0845 46 47.

For general health information, check the health section of http://www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo for individual country travel advice before you travel.

The National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) provides health information for travellers. The information has been compiled by the NaTHNaC clinical and scientific team, and is updated regularly. Check the site for the health risks in your destination country and general health and safety advice. http://www.nathnac.org/travel/index.htm

European Health Insurance Card (EHIC): British citizens should ensure they hold a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to entitle you to free or discounted healthcare in European countries. https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do

Insurance

We recommend all clients take out comprehensive travel insurance for the duration of your trip. Please read your policy details carefully. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is adequate for your specific requirements. The Travel Gallery does not sell travel insurance.

Weather

For the latest weather information, daily and seasonal forecasts, and long range forecasts worldwide, visit
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/

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