Bon Voyage, But... - Travel

SPREAD YOUR WINGS,
BUT STAY ON YOUR TOES
For many of us,
international travel is all
about leaving familiar
ground, soaring and
exploring the world near
and far. But taking off
without a “flight plan,”
without informing and
preparing ourselves for what
lies ahead in a foreign land,
can have serious consequences,
causing our international adventures to run aground.
This booklet is a companion to your Canadian passport. It offers
vital information about:
• your passport, how to protect it, and what to do if it is lost or
stolen;
• how to travel safely and responsibly, steer clear of the
troubles many travellers experience abroad, and deal with
the challenges that may arise; and
• consular services available to Canadians around the world.
It also includes:
• a directory of Canadian government offices abroad and
contact information for Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Canada’s Emergency Operations Centre; and
• an Emergency Contact Card for you to note the coordinates of
the nearest Canadian government office abroad and carry with
you in case you need help.
We urge you to read this booklet before you leave home. Keep it
close to you while exploring the world. And have a safe and
enjoyable journey!
WHAT ARE CANADIAN
CONSULAR SERVICES?
With more than 260 points of
service in 150 countries
worldwide, Foreign Affairs and
International Trade Canada is
ready to assist Canadians
travelling, working, studying,
or living abroad. Before you
leave Canada, it is important
to know which services we do
and do not provide and to
realize that not all Canadian
government offices abroad
provide the same services.
The following list includes
some ex amples of consular
services (see travel.gc.ca/
servicesoffered for a more
complete list). The $ symbol
indicates which services are
provided for a fee.
SERVICES OFFERED BY
CONSULAR OFFICIALS
IN EMERGENCIES
• Arrange help in a medical
emergency by providing you
with a list of local doctors
and hospitals.
• Arrange for a medical
evacuation if a necessary
treatment is not available
locally ($).
• Provide advice and contact
information on local police
and medical services to
victims of robbery, sexual
assault, or other violence.
• Provide assistance in cases
of missing persons or the
abduction of a child to
another country.
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