| For those planning to travel to Asia, you are | | | | procedures of that area. You don't want to |
| in for a great visit. To ensure your trip is | | | | find yourself in legal trouble out of the |
| a memorable one, there are several things you | | | | country because you weren't aware of how |
| will want to take care of prior to you | | | | things are done there. Follow there rules set |
| leaving. If you are traveling to Pakistan, | | | | by all airports of not leaving your bags |
| you need to be aware that there is a travel | | | | unattended or attending any type of package |
| warning at this time due to threats of | | | | from someone you don't know for any reason. |
| terrorist activity. You will need to register | | | | |
| with the Embassy's Consular section. | | | | Basic rules that apply anywhere including |
| Regardless of your destination in Asia, it is | | | | wearing expensive jewelry and clothing and |
| advised that you register with the US | | | | showing large amounts of cash. These are |
| Embassy's Consular. This is for your | | | | indicators that you have items of value. It |
| protection. If an emergency arises, no one | | | | can lead you to being the victim of a robbery |
| can help you if they don't know where you | | | | or worse crime. To avoid being the victim of |
| are. | | | | a scam don't exchange currency with anyone |
| | | | except an authorized agent. Fully investigate |
| You will to have a valid passport. Check to | | | | prior to making purchases such as jewelry, |
| see if a visa will also be required for where | | | | art, and antiques. |
| you are going. Read the Consular information | | | | |
| sheets for the areas you are traveling to | | | | Traveling to Asia can be a great experience. |
| prior to leaving. This will provide you with | | | | If you take the time to follow these basic |
| up to date information of anything taking | | | | tips, you will be more likely to enjoy your |
| place in that region that you should be aware | | | | trip as well as return safely. By being |
| of. If you do find yourself in any type of | | | | prepared, you will be able to avoid surprises |
| legal trouble, immediately contact the US | | | | that will ruin your trip. By registering with |
| Embassy for assistance. | | | | the US Embassy, you will have an ally in the |
| | | | case something does take place. Having all |
| Rules, regulations, and laws are different in | | | | these things in place will help you be able |
| Asia than in the United States. It is wise to | | | | to focus on the beauty of Asia. |
| familiarize yourself with the policies and | | | | |