As part of a news team you will have ample opportunities to travel abroad. Example, uprising in Egypt, sporting events, launch of automobiles and media junkets.
So when the opportunity knocks on your door, do not be caught on the wrong foot. Below are just a few things to keep in mind before you are on your way and once you reach your destination.
Before you go
Even before you think of going make sure that at any given point of time your passport has minimum three months of validity. Otherwise when your passport is presented for Visa, it will be declined.
Most of the times, you are asked to present your details at last moment, so make sure you have scanned copies of your passport and photographs in your inbox.
Groundwork
Now that you have the visa stamped and the tickets ready for the travel, the actual preparations for travel starts.
Even before you think of going make sure that at any given point of time your passport has minimum three months of validity. Otherwise when your passport is presented for Visa, it will be declined.
Most of the times, you are asked to present your details at last moment, so make sure you have scanned copies of your passport and photographs in your inbox.
Groundwork
Now that you have the visa stamped and the tickets ready for the travel, the actual preparations for travel starts.
As you are going abroad to shoot and not for leisure make sure you put your hands on the camera you are going to use there and pack the equipment yourself to familiarize yourself with the location of the things in your kit.
Make a list of all the equipments you are carrying along with their serial numbers and price. Mention the above details in a declaration mentioning your personal details and the reason for your travel stating that you will be bringing back these equipments along with you on your return.
At the Airport
When you are the at the Check-In counter let the crew know that you are carrying equipments for shoot. The crew will then let you now the formalities for the same and take you to the Customs.
When you are the at the Check-In counter let the crew know that you are carrying equipments for shoot. The crew will then let you now the formalities for the same and take you to the Customs.
At the Customs you can present the declaration you had made earlier. The official will ask you to present all the articles for inspection. He will cross check the serial number of the equipment with the one mentioned on the declaration.
Now that all the checks have been done, get the declaration endorsed (stamped) by the customs. It is the most important part of your travel. If you fail to do so, you will be liable for import duty on the equipment you are carrying.
Carry it with you
Carry it with you
- Two Xerox copies of your passport and visa and Four PP size photographs
- Address of the India Embassy in the country you are visiting
- Emergency contact numbers (Doctor, Travel agent etc.)
You are now ready to fly. Enjoy your trip!
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