Getting Ready for Your Trip Overseas
The government can move slowly so apply early for your passport and, if necessary, any visas: Passports are required to enter and/or depart most countries around the world. It is your responsibility to check the entry requirements for any country that you visit. Apply for a passport as soon as possible. Some countries also require U.S. citizens to obtain visas before entering. Most countries require visitors who are planning to study or work abroad to obtain visas before entering. Check with the embassy of the foreign country that you are planning to visit for up-to-date visa and other entry requirements. Dont get caught overstaying your visa. Check the renewal requirements prior to departure and periodically for any changes.
Do your homework before you depart. Learn about the countries that you plan to visit. With the advent of the Internet, this is extremely easy. Just do search and go to legitimate pages for straight information. Before departing, take the time to do some research about the people and their culture, and any problems that the country is experiencing that may affect your travel plans. The Department of...