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6 Great Plans To Prepare For The Worst Things During Traveling Abroad

July 30, 2009 by Kemas

When you have any traveling plan, especially for traveling abroad another country, you should prepare yourself for the worst thing that could possibly happens. It will be madly irritating if you found out yourself left a wallet full of money, passport, credit card and any other valuable cards somewhere in the airport and realizing that your flight will be gone in a minute. Imagine, if this bad thing happens when you’ve already in another country and willing to step you feet on any other country out there! Surely, it will draw your stress. Here in this article, will be stated 7 steps to prepare yourself before this bad thing happens.

1. Copy every identity And valuable cards

You should definitely create any color copy of each card. Scan them, print one copy and email them to yourself and someone else, so that you will only need to find internet access and color printer to make another copy. Color copies is preferable, since it is easier to replace them if you have to color copies.

2. Do research about your bank’s policies

You should know, wether your bank can sent any replacement card immediately after your request. Any bank which has branch office in your traveling destination will be a great advantage. Usually, every banks will provide card replacement in 2 – 3 days after you reported for lost or stolen card. You should also make sure whether your bank request any police report to get your card replacement.

3. Find your country consulate number and location in your destination

This is very important when your passport is lost or stolen. You can get replacement passport by visiting or calling your country consulate. Please also note the emergency call number of consulate office, hence by calling this number, you can get any feedback 24 hours in 7 days even if it is holiday. You’ll need a passport copy or other ID card to get any replacement. When you’ve lost everything (hope this will not happen), you should found someone to prove that you is the real “you”.

4. Look for your state citizens services abroad

You should able to locate any national citizens services in your destination country, this kind of services will help you to contact your families or friends in your country. This is the great service that you can use when having your cards and money lost somewhere. If you’re an american, you could call ACS (American Citizens Services) at 202/647-5225

5. Use Western Union to request for money transfer

Western Union, it is now located everywhere! When you lose your credit card, ATM card and also money, you could ask for your families or friends to send you money using western union to any country you’re in. The sender need to have credit or debit card, but some country will let you transfer fresh money using WU service. Inspite of the high charge rate of WU, this service will give you some hope when you’ve lost your cards and moneys.

6. Prepare for secret money deposit

Consider having a carry-on bag and put about 100$ inside it. Don’t even think to use this money for regular reason, this money is prepared for the worst situation that can possibly happen to you. This secret money stack must be separated from other money.