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Staying safe and healthy
For UK citizens about to travel or live abroad, we have practical tips on staying safe, secure and healthy, and avoiding problem situations.
Sometimes, it’s to do with commonsense precautions – like arranging the right vaccinations and travel insurance. Sometimes, we have more specialist advice – like how to keep yourself informed about the risks of terrorism in the country you’re going to.
The essential travel checklist
Make sure you read our travel checklist before you go away - it's got everything you need to know for staying safe and healthy abroad!Take our number with you!
Find out why it's a good idea to always make a note of the nearest embassy's phone number when you're abroad.Travel checklist
A useful checklist for before you go and while you are away to ensure your trip abroad is hassle-free
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Travel Health
Stay healthy when you’re abroad with advice on what to do before and during your trip.
Travel insurance advice
Travel insurance advice about the cover you need: health and medical, cancellations, personal liability, accident, possessions and more.
Driving abroad
Don’t drive abroad unprepared - read our advice on insurance, break down cover, accidents and car hire.
Travel money
Keep your money safe from loss or theft when you’re abroad.
Eat and drink safely
Advice on eating and drinking safely to avoid illness whilst abroad. There is also information on personal food imports.
Tropical cyclones
Advice on how to stay safe in a tropical cyclone or hurricane season.
Terrorism
Travel advice on the terrorist threat in each country. And learn how to minimise the risk of being a victim of terrorism abroad.
River and sea safety including piracy
Advice on general boat and ship safety for passengers and advice on protecting yourself against piracy for those travelling with their own vessels.
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- Direct Gov - for information on applying for passports in the UK
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