Forbidden articles
Generally, there are special customs stationed at the entry and exit ports of all countries in the world to manage the luggage and articles of entry and exit passengers. Countries have different regulations on the entry and exit of luggage and articles. Therefore, when China tourists apply for visas to various countries, they should know about the regulations on luggage and articles at the time of entry from the visa officers of the countries concerned.
1, personal effects
For personal use of daily necessities, Europe and the United States and other countries generally have no restrictions, as long as personal use of daily necessities are generally allowed to import. Among them, US dollars or other foreign currencies (including traveler's checks) carried by inbound passengers are generally allowed to enter the country, but passengers should truthfully declare them. Before going abroad to enter a foreign port, the service girl of an international flight will generally send each passenger an entry declaration form. Passengers should truthfully declare, including foreign exchange and traveler's checks carried with them. Western countries generally do not restrict the entry of foreign exchange, but they must declare it truthfully. For gifts brought into the country beyond a certain limit, for example, in the United States, if the value of the gift exceeds 50 dollars, the customs will deduct the tax.
2. Articles generally prohibited from entering the country
Customs around the world generally prohibit the entry of addictive and hallucinogenic substances such as opium, cannabis and its raw materials; Most countries, especially the participating countries of the World Wildlife Organization, have different degrees of restrictions on animal products, such as ivory products and fur products. The customs of the United States and other western countries (except Japan) prohibit the import of ivory or ivory products, hair, skin and bone products of endangered animals such as tigers and leopards from ivory-producing countries. The United States, Britain, Japan and other western countries prohibit passengers from bringing fresh fruits, vegetables or unprocessed meat into the country. Arab and Islamic countries in West Asia have strict import restrictions on books, periodicals, other printed materials and audio-visual products that violate Islam. The State of Israel has strict restrictions on articles, printed materials and other articles that are anti-religious and harmful to national feelings.
3. Forbidden articles in Singapore
Before entering the entry customs area, all immigrants need to fill out an entry card with personal data on it, and also need to fill out a declaration form, which is mainly used as special items carried in the declaration. Passports, visas and return air tickets need to be ready for inspection when entering the customs.
It is generally forbidden to bring all kinds of fresh goods into Singapore, especially meat. Others such as fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, seeds, animals, honey, moon cakes, salted duck eggs and zongzi are all prohibited.
4. Currency
Starting from June 5438+065438+1 October12007, all persons who enter or leave Singapore with more than S $30,000 or equivalent foreign currency and bearer bills must make a true declaration according to Singapore laws and submit the completed declaration form to the Immigration and Inspection Bureau or the Suspicious Transaction Report Office.
leave the country
When you leave, please be sure to bring your passport, air ticket and personal travel supplies to the meeting place. Please remember to store important travel documents and bills such as passports, visas and air tickets together; Pay attention to the preservation of cash and cards. Our center will organize professionals to handle baggage consignment and other procedures. Members should go to the check-in counter of their airline to go through boarding pass and baggage check-in procedures. Members should keep the baggage consignment receipt, boarding pass and return ticket, and fill out the exit card before leaving the country through China Customs. When going through customs, you should pay attention to leaving the country collectively, obey the instructions of the team leader, and don't act privately. Remember not to help strangers with their luggage in case they are used.
Seize the opportunity
1, how to prevent airsickness
Severe airsickness patients can avoid and alleviate airsickness symptoms if they can take the following preventive measures.
(1), the night before boarding the plane, make sure you have enough sleep and rest, so that you can have plenty of energy on the plane the next day.
(2) Before the plane takes off 1 hour, at least half an hour in advance.
(3) Try to choose a seat far away from the engine and close to the window, which can reduce noise and broaden your horizons.
(4) Try to do some focused things and activities in the air, such as reading, chatting and listening to music.
(5) It is very important to keep the spatial orientation. Look at the clouds, mountains and rivers as far away as possible. Don't look at the clouds nearby.
(6) In the case of airsickness, in the case of weak light, don't interrupt concentration and directional distance. If it is heavy, keep calm, sit still, lie on your back and fix your head.
(7), prevent conditioned reflex. Passengers who find neighbors and show signs of vomiting should leave the scene immediately and avoid sight.
2, take the opportunity to eat attention
To avoid discomfort during flight, you should pay attention to the following points:
(1), avoid overeating. High altitude conditions will make food produce a lot of gas in the body. Overeating, on the one hand, increases the burden of heart and blood circulation, on the other hand, it will cause flight diseases such as nausea, vomiting and airsickness.
(2) Do not eat foods rich in fiber and easy to produce gas. When the human body is at an altitude of 5000 meters, the gas in the body is twice as high as that on the ground. If you eat this kind of food, it will aggravate the feeling of chest tightness and bloating during the flight.
(3) Avoid eating foods that are too greasy and contain a lot of animal protein. Because although these foods are not eaten much, they are difficult to empty in the stomach, and flying in the air will also expand the gastrointestinal tract.
(4) Due to the changes of flying altitude, air temperature, air pressure and other factors, the human body needs to consume more heat when flying. Therefore, attention should be paid to the intake of high-calorie foods in the diet to ensure health. Generally, you can eat bread, snacks, noodles, yogurt, green leafy vegetables, lean meat, animal liver, candied fruit and so on. According to your specific situation 1 ~ 1.5 hours before boarding.
Enter a country
1. Fill in the disembarkation card.
Before the plane arrives at its destination, the flight attendant on the plane will issue everyone an entry card for the country. Information on the entry card: generally, you need to fill in your personal information, the purpose of your visit, the name and address of the place you want to go, as well as the drugs you bring and the amount of cash you bring; Please fill in truthfully, seriously and carefully; If you carry more cash than the prescribed limit, you must go through the red channel and make a customs declaration when you enter the country.
2. Entry formalities
(1) Unless you transfer at the same airport, follow the arrival sign; Arrival will lead you to immigration control;
(2) The Immigration Bureau has an electronic display screen to tell you which channel to take; Generally, there will be channels for non-nationals. Please line up for each member and show your passport. The head of the team (squad leader) lined up at the front of the team with an invitation letter to explain the situation of the team to the Customs and Immigration Bureau.
(3) All passengers must go through the entry formalities of their flights through designated channels;
(4) The immigration officer will check whether your documents are complete and whether you have a valid passport with a visa;
After the inspection is correct, the immigration officer will stamp your passport and indicate the entry date;
(5) After you pass the immigration check, you can claim your luggage. According to the flight number on the electronic display, your luggage will be on the corresponding conveyor belt (these procedures are the same as domestic flights). If you find that your luggage is abnormal, please contact your airline office at the airport immediately.
(6) After receiving the luggage, the next step is to pass the customs inspection. Usually you will see two exits.
(1) green channel-nothing to declare;
(2) the red channel-there are items to declare;
If you carry more goods and cash than the limit, you must choose the red channel.
safe
Generally speaking, it is very safe. The local life is convenient and the residents are warm and friendly. However, this does not rule out accidental events in certain fields. Group activities are the safest way to travel, so please don't leave the group and act alone when traveling abroad. Be sure to write down the hotel address, telephone number, tour leader, guide room number, tourist license plate number, driver contact number, etc. In case you get lost. When visiting tourist attractions or arranging free activities, you must remember the time and place of assembly, and even if you leave the team for only a few minutes, you should say hello to the team leader or group members. When you leave the hotel, you must ask for the hotel business card so that you can ask for directions by car.
Take good care of your travel documents and personal belongings, and don't put valuables in the checked baggage when flying. Cameras, video cameras and camera batteries should not be checked. After receiving the checked baggage, you must remove the old note on it to avoid making mistakes in the next consignment. Take valuables and certificates with you, and the hotel or driver is not responsible for the loss of items in the hotel or coach.
The following are the things you should pay attention to in terms of security:
1, be especially careful when crossing the road, because of the direction of foreign vehicles. Remember, when crossing the main intersection, you need to pay attention to the left and right signs on the ground. Some major intersections have crosswalk indicator control buttons. When crossing the road, you will be prompted by pressing this device. Signal passing vehicles to stop and wait.
2. Don't carry a lot of cash, don't change money on the black market, and make full use of payment tools such as bank cards and checks.
3. Back up your passport, bank card and check number so as to report the loss in time and accurately.
4. Avoid disputes with alcoholics.
If you have to travel alone at night, try to avoid deserted streets and take a taxi in the dark. Tell your landlord, friends or relatives where you are.
6. Stay away from drugs.
7. Take care of your personal belongings. In case of theft, you should call the police in time and seek help from the international office of the school.
Some points that should be paid attention to when traveling abroad
1. When flying, taking a boat, taking a bus or taking the subway, you must abide by the traffic regulations and try not to tamper with public facilities.
2. Get on and off the bus and subway in an orderly manner, keep the car clean, and throw the garbage into the trash can outside the car when you leave. Do not open sealed windows and emergency exits by yourself unless in an emergency or with the consent of the driver.
3. Walk on the sidewalk. When crossing the road at the intersection with traffic lights, press the button on the roadside lamppost and cross the road when there is a clear indication signal. Don't cross the road when the red warning sign flashes or stops. When crossing the road where there are no traffic lights, you must see clearly that there are no cars in both directions before you can pass. Never take pictures on the road.
Try to be quiet in public and avoid disturbing others. Don't talk loudly in the room after going to bed, it will affect the rest of other guests.
5, prohibit all dangerous activities (including dangerous sports), without consent, avoid acting alone.
6. If you have a conflict with the same person, you should reflect it in time, don't quarrel, and don't force it to be resolved. If you fight with someone abroad, you can be deported immediately.
7. Take care of your valuables and pocket money and use your money in a planned way. Every time you leave the hotel, you should check all your luggage and belongings, take care of your luggage in public places and try to avoid losing money or valuables. Remember not to pile your luggage in unattended places, otherwise airports, stations and so on have the right to confiscate it as dangerous goods.
8. Don't talk loudly in public, and be polite when going in and out or going up and down stairs. Ladies first. Keep order in the queue and don't cut in line. Pay attention to environmental hygiene, no spitting, no littering.
9. When eating, the leftover food should be put on your own plate or another plate, not on the table or on the ground. Take as much as you eat in the buffet, and don't waste food.
10. Smoking and drinking are not allowed in public places.
1 1. When you go out, you must follow the team closely. If you fall behind, don't be nervous, stay where you are, or call the nearest public phone booth to contact the team leader.
12. Keep the hotel clean and don't damage the equipment and articles in the room. Don't take the things in the room to other rooms. Every dormitory should clean the room before departure.
13. Many public places provide drinking water facilities for tourists. Just press the water out, but please don't use it to wash your hands.
14, in and out of a place, you should see the entrance and exit clearly, and be careful when pushing and sliding doors, so as not to let glass doors and windows touch your head.