{"id":3282,"date":"2017-06-09T14:49:04","date_gmt":"2017-06-09T14:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=3282"},"modified":"2017-06-09T14:52:03","modified_gmt":"2017-06-09T14:52:03","slug":"traveling-for-the-first-time-here-are-the-documents-youll-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/traveling-for-the-first-time-here-are-the-documents-youll-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling for the first time? Here are the documents you\u2019ll need"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re new to the wonders and joy of globetrotting, then one of the more daunting aspects of travel that is probably on your mind right now is the documentation you need. You\u2019ve probably heard of terms like visa, passport or even waivers. However, you might not have a clue what they mean or what they\u2019re for. If you\u2019re in that position, then it\u2019s a good idea to get you started by introducing to you what each document is, what they are used for, and where you can obtain them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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VISA<\/b><\/p>\n

First of all, check a website like <\/span>expedia.co.uk<\/span><\/a> and use the visa checker to see if you\u2019ll need a visa to enter your country of choice. In most cases, you won\u2019t need a visa if you\u2019re traveling within the same continent or to a location that is close to you. For instance, traveling within Europe doesn\u2019t require a visa or a passport. However, traveling from Europe to the United States does require one. Fortunately, there are cheaper options for visas depending on your country of origin and the place you want to visit. For example, this <\/span>official-esta.com guide<\/span><\/a> explains how it\u2019s possible to get a cheaper visa in order to enter the United States. This is only offered to certain countries and there\u2019s a fee, but it\u2019s far cheaper than getting a proper visa. Sadly, this option isn\u2019t open to all countries. For instance, journeying to China means you still have to pay for a full visa, and this even expires after a certain amount of time, making it a lot of money for a simple visit. There are sometimes options for short-term visas as well. Whenever you decide to go, make sure you\u2019ve researched the necessary visa requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

PASSPORT<\/b><\/p>\n

We can\u2019t forget that you also need a passport. <\/span>Passports are different to visas<\/span><\/a> because they generally serve different purposes. Passports are issued to the citizens of a country and can be used as identification as well as international travel. It\u2019s used to prove that you come from the country you claim, and this is all for the sake of identification and security purposes. It usually includes a photo and some basic personal information such as your name and gender, and they also cost quite a bit of money to register. Passports can expire, and you\u2019re usually given the option of purchasing a long-term one or a shorter one for a higher price.<\/span><\/p>\n

IMMUNIZATION<\/b><\/p>\n

Traveling responsibly<\/span><\/a> is important, and one of the most pressing matters is the subject of disease and illness. Some countries will deny you entry if you aren\u2019t properly vaccinated against certain diseases. This can add a layer of frustration to your holiday and if you aren\u2019t prepared, you might be denied entry, quarantined and ultimately sent back home. Make sure you check for immunization requirements before you plan your trip. The entire process can be grueling and take a long time, but as long as you hold onto those vaccination documents and consult your doctor, it should be an easy hurdle to overcome.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re new to the wonders and joy of globetrotting, then one of the more daunting aspects of travel that is probably on your mind right now is the documentation you need. You\u2019ve probably heard of terms like visa, passport or even waivers. However, you might not have a clue what they mean or what they\u2019re for. If you\u2019re in that position, then it\u2019s a good idea to get you started by introducing to you what each document is, what they are used for, and where you can obtain them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":3283,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[1227,110],"class_list":["post-3282","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-travel","tag-adventure-travel","tag-travel-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3282","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3282"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3282\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3286,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3282\/revisions\/3286"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3283"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3282"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3282"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3282"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}