FCO Know Before You Go

The Mountain Company is working in partnership with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office to ensure that British travellers are properly prepared when travelling overseas. We go to great lengths to ensure that all our clients are fully briefed and updated on all risks and insurance matters.

We advise on doing at least the following prior to travelling overseas: 

- review the FCO produce Travel Advice notices. They are produced for over 200 countries based on the most accurate and up-to-date information available are designed to help British travellers to make informed decisions about travelling abroad.

- buy Travel Insurance and ensure that it offers you all the cover you need.

- at least six weeks before you go, find out what vaccinations you need.

- make sure you have a valid passport. Remember, it needs to be in good condition and contain the necessary visas.

- photocopy your passport and insurance policy. Then make notes of 24-hour emergency numbers, together with credit card and ticket details. And leave your copies and notes, plus your itinerary and contact details, with family and friends.

- ensure you have enough money for your trip. You should take some back up funds in traveller’s cheques, sterling or US dollars.

- pick up a good guide-book and get to know your destination. It’s always a good idea to find out about local laws and customs.

To find out more, please visit www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo