Although travelling abroad is made easier by the activities of the travelling agencies who go to any extent in making sure travelling arrangement of their customers is stress free and easy. While they may take care of the part where you fly and get settled in the country you are visiting, little details are still being neglected. The notification of important people or bodies is an important aspect of travelling. They look after your welfare while you are in the foreign country.
The internet has made things easier though; the social media could help one connect to almost anyone in the world while away. Despite this, it is important to do the needful and make the necessary arrangements in person before travelling. The internet could however be resorted to when one is not within reach.
Find below the people that ought to be notified before travelling out of the country.
1. Bank
With the current situation of things in Nigeria where one cannot get access to local accounts or use local ATMs, notifying the bank before travelling would be appropriate. The trip would only be pleasurable only if there’s money to achieve the set goals of the trip. The bank helps in acquiring the currency of the foreign country being visited. Also the bank would be able to keep a tab on the account while away. Also, it would be easier to notify them of any issues while away from the country.
2. The Nigerian Embassy
Although this looks unnecessary, it is important you visit the embassy and notify them of your impending visit. Doing this would make them share with you important and useful information like the address of your country’s embassy in the foreign country visited. Notifying the Nigerian embassy before travelling out is essential especially when you are visiting a country that has experienced unrest in recent times.
While the Nigerian Embassy may not be represented in every country, notifying them of your visit to a foreign country makes your stay in that country pleasant as they could connect you with sister embassies that would give you the needed protection in crucial moments. In cases where your passport goes missing, they could help give you the immunity you need then. Don’t wait till you run into trouble before you contact the Embassy.
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3. Health Insurance Provider
If you have any health condition, it would be appropriate to contact your health care centre and talk to a doctor before you make that trip. Your health should be a priority and you should treat it as such. Ensure that your health insurance covers international travel, know the specifics of the policy and make changes if you need to before travelling.
4. Friends and Relatives
Although you may want to make your trip as private as possible, remember that no one is an island and you need to notify certain people before you leave. No need to stress the importance of doing this, you never can tell when you would be in need of their help. Remember you cannot be in two places at the same time; they would however look out for you while you are away and could help you do things while you are away.
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5. Mobile Phone Network Provider
While this sounds irrelevant and not as important as the others, calling your service provider to know their data plans for international trips would save you a lot of money. While many travel and are unable to place calls back home because of the high tariff, you would have an edge over them. Some networks offer plans for data, phone calls and texts; however, you need to contact them before you could know.
6. Your Pastor or Cleric
Having notified all these people, it is important not to leave out your pastor or cleric. You need them to pray along with you as you embark on such trips. They would also charge your faith and encourage you while you make plans for that trip. It is reassuring to know that someone remembers you in prayers.
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