Passports / Visa
For many destinations a tourist visa
is mandatory to enter a country. It is important to ensure that your passport
is valid and has the appropriate visa within, otherwise boarding ex UK
may be denied or you may be refused entry upon arrival at your destination.
Some countries will issue a tourist visa upon arrival, others require
issuing in the country of origin at the appropriate embassy.
Vaccinations/Health
Smallpox/Cholera
No country at this time requires a
certificate of vaccination against smallpox or cholera.
Yellow fever
This is the only disease for which an actual certificate of vaccination
is required for international travel, if applicable to the destination
/ transit point chosen.
Malaria
This is cited as a health risk in many areas and the prophylactics to
protect against it are varied, please contact your doctor/ health centre
or chemist to check which ones are required.
Many vaccinations are also recommended as a matter of course whatever
your destination, even if you are just travelling in the UK, these include
tetanus, typhoid and polio.
Where 'recommended ' is indicated on the health section, the specific
country and/or World Health Organisation have suggested the immunisations
there within.
The following information is for United kingdom
passport holders only. Other nationals including Eire should consult
the appropriate embassy or consult Touchdown when making a reservation.
Please click on the country of destination required to check visa requirements
and health recommendations. Please note that many countries insist on
a minimum passport validity of 6 months at time of travel.
You may also check the following sites for further information:
British
Airways Travel Clinic -o-o- World
Health Organisation
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