Important advice before traveling

Traveling abroad may not be a problem for people who travel frequently, because they are relatively familiar with the problems and issues of such trips, but people who travel for the first time may face obstacles. , problems and issues that can be solved to some extent by studying, gaining knowledge and prior planning, including these important things that can be stated are:

* Make two sets of photocopies of all passport and visa pages and leave one set at home and carry one set with you to use in case of theft or loss of your passport.

* In order to avoid wasting time, prepare some common currency of the desired country to cover expenses, including the taxi fee from the airport to the place of residence and the like.

* Keep the phone number of the embassy of the Islamic Republic in the desired country and the phone number of the hotel, place of residence and mobile phone of the group leader available.

* Roam your mobile phone for use in the desired country by referring to telecommunications and it is necessary to observe safety precautions when talking on a mobile phone (avoid mentioning administrative issues and the result of your mission and meetings and meeting plans etc.) be).

* Get the currency you need from a bank or a reputable exchange (note the serial numbers of your currency).

* Carrying medical records in case of having a specific disease.

* Obtaining health information and awareness of the table related to the diseases in the destination country (refer to the World Health website: www.who.int/countries/en/.

* Use a suitcase that has a shoulder strap or has several handles and does not hurt your hand. Use wheeled luggage to carry heavy loads.

* Use clothes that are comfortable and do not attract attention.

* Connect with people who have just returned from that country to get the latest information about the most convenient programs and places to stay, travel facilities and detailed planning.

* Before traveling, try to get an overview of the destination country. For this purpose, you can use the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.mfa.gov.ir) and some general information about population, size of important cities, weather, customs, type of government, politics, regulations, language, religion, race. , national days, currency and... earn.

* Give general information about the flight route, type and number of the flight, the possible duration of the trip and the approximate time of return to a trusted family member or relative.

* Carrying necessary items:

* A pocket dictionary or a book of daily foreign conversations (make sure how to find words such as help, police, fire, etc.

* Small map and tourist guide.

* Note book, address book, compass and prayer stamp.

* Battery for camera, wristwatch, small flashlight, calculator.

* Toothbrush, toothpaste, shaver, comb, body spray or anti-odor (non-liquid is better), sunscreen, safety pin, needle and thread with some extra shirt buttons.

* Pain reliever prescribed by the doctor, anti-diarrhea medicine, cold pills, a number of disposable cups, antibiotics such as: tetracycline, erythromycin, cephalexin, bandage, ointment or salve for insect bites, sunglasses, several packs of chocolates and a Pack of tea bags.