If things go wrong

Things can get difficult if you're abroad and you lose your money, your tickets or your passport, so take precautions before you go - it's worth the effort.

• Make a note of the serial numbers of your travellers cheques, if you have them.
• Find out telephone numbers of the British Embassies in the countries you will be visiting.
• Carry travellers cheques and cash seperately.
• Never give your passport to anyone, including car hire agencies. If you do have problems whilst abroad, the Embassy can;
• Give you an emergency passport, and contact your family/friends so they can help out with money or tickets.
• Help you with local procedures, if you've been in an accident, for example.
• Put you in touch with interpreters, lawyers and doctors.
• Sometimes cash a cheque for up to £50, if you have a bankers card. However, the Embassy cannot;
• Pay your debts or medical costs.
• Influence the local authorities if you are charged with an offence.