If you are travelling overseas from Singapore, it will help to have a few tips on hand to help you make the most of your journey and ensure that you comply with laws and regulations.
You’ll also need to consider your backup plan if something were to go wrong in a foreign land. Here’s what you need to know before you travel overseas.
- Check That You Have Your Travel Documents in Order
The first thing you need to do before you travel internationally is to check the visa requirements in the country you’re travelling to. A visa is a travel document that permits you to enter a country, while your passport confirms your nationality and where you have come from.
Your passport must be valid for six months from the date of your return in most countries. You can apply for this document online in Singapore if you don’t already have one or use the ICA online portal to renew your passport if it has expired.
Once your travel documents are in order, you’ll need to check travel advisories and warnings.
- Look for Health Advisories and Travel Warnings
If your destination is a country where long-term problems make travel difficult or a country where sudden changes in the environment could endanger people, check to see whether the government has issued a travel advisory or warning.
Most travel insurance plans exclude coverage for trips to nations where there are travel advisories.
- Register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore governs all travel-related issues. To ensure that you can get help quickly if you find yourself in trouble in another country, it is important to register with MFA before leaving on your trip.
You can complete this registration online.
- Vaccinations and Prescriptions
Another essential thing to check before you leave for an international trip is the health requirements in the country you’re travelling to. Check which vaccinations are mandatory and ensure that you make an appointment with your healthcare provider to get the appropriate vaccines.
It would help if you also filled your prescriptions at this visit to ensure that you have enough stock of essential medication to last for your stay.
- Ensure That You Have Money to Spend
The next step is to check that you have enough money to spend. You can do this by taking a credit card or converting cash into the currency in the destination country.
Choose a credit card to carry with you, and make sure to activate your card for overseas usage just before you depart. If not, your credit card provider can reject it because they consider international activity suspicious. Any cards you won’t be using while travelling should be left at home to minimize the risk of fraud.
- Get Travel Insurance
It’s possible that while you’re visiting another country, your health insurance won’t pay for any medical costs you incur while overseas.
Additionally, interruptions and cancellations are covered with travel insurance and can offer significant protection against the unforeseen if your vacation requires a sizable down payment or is planned several months ahead of time.
What Does Travel Insurance in Singapore Cover?
When travelling overseas from Singapore, do check that the insurance provider you choose offers a wide range of coverage. Here’s what you will be covered for when you sign up with Bubblegum Singapore:
- Hospitalization and medical expenses
- Emergency medical evacuation
- Adventurous activities
- Baggage and travel delays
- Trip cancellations
- Covid-19 coverage
Prepare for Your Trip Today with Bubblegum Singapore
Bubblegum Singapore is proudly founded by MoneySmart, and we strive to make obtaining travel insurance easier for those who travel overseas. Whether you’re a frequent globetrotter or travel overseas for the occasional vacation, we can provide an insurance plan to meet your needs.
Contact us today by completing the online form for more information!
There’s a lot to think about when travelling overseas. Singapore travellers can find a simple guide and checklist to prepare for take-off here!