- Passports should always be secured in a neck pouch or in a money belt when traveling.
- While in the host country, traveler should carry a copy of their passport, leaving the original in a secure place.
- A photocopy of the passport should be left with parents or relatives at your country.
- Visa requirements often change, so travelers are urged to call the local consulate or embassy for the most current visa requirements. Visa requirements also differ from country to country.
- Travelers should contact the relevant consulate or embassy prior to applying for a visa to learn about the application procedures and documentation needed to obtain the visa.
- Visas are usually stamped or attached to the inside of a passport, so travelers must be prepared to submit their passports to the consulate or embassy. The following is a list of items that are often requested with a visa application:
- A valid passport minimum for 6 months.
- One or more passport-sized photos.
- Application & Visa fee.
- Application form (contact the consulate or Petra Holidays).
- A letter of financial support proving that traveller has sufficient funds to travel abroad.
- Proof of Insurance (Contact Petra Holidays).

