One of the most important sets of documentation which you will carry with you during your gap year is your passport and if you are embarking on a working holiday then your visa also.

It is essential that you take good care of these and take every precaution which is necessary to safeguard these items. In this article, we will provide you with helpful tips which will elicit piece of mind in relation to these very important documents.

First of all, it is a good idea to jot down your passport number, place of issue and the date of issue and keep this in a secure place. It is advisable that this should not be in the same location as your passport is kept for obvious reasons.

Secondly, ensure that your passport is in date for the full length of time of your trip as the last thing which you would want is for problems like this to arise on your journey home. Following on from this, it is important that you add the full details of your next of kin to the back of your passport incase this is ever needed in an emergency.

Finally, it is a good idea to take a copy of your passport and leave it with a close friend or family member at home. Also make sure that you take an alternative proof of ID with you for added security.

The chances of your passport becoming stolen or lost overseas are remote, however if the worst does come to the worst then it is imperative that you make this known to the British Embassy or Consulate as soon as possible and they will be able to help you.

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