At present, China people can only join a group when traveling to Europe, and their personal freedom has not been liberalized in principle. So it is very important to choose a good travel agency. When choosing a travel agency, we should pay attention to its service level qualification and look at "three certificates and one insurance", including travel agency business license, business license, tax registration certificate and travel agency liability insurance; Tourists should choose tourism products with consistent quality and price; For the price, if tourists don't know much about the market, the best way is to compare prices. Of course, the premise is to choose some big, regular and well-known travel agencies, such as China International Travel Service, China Youth Travel Service, Shanghai Chunqiu and Shanghai Jinjiang. You can also go online to find some famous travel websites, such as Mama Donkey, Ctrip, Qunar, Yilong, Tongcheng, Tuniu and so on. Remember not to go to some unknown small-scale travel agencies for the sake of cheap prices. Due to the deep wading in the tourism industry, some hidden consumption may not be seen when signing the contract, but it will appear when traveling. It seems cheap, but it's not cheap at all. Don't lose big because of small things, and be careful of the consumption trap. And the service quality of large travel agencies is better. Visitors can choose their favorite travel agency according to their actual situation and economic situation, and then pay the tour fare and sign a contract. Before signing the contract, you should read the format contract carefully, especially the travel itinerary. The more detailed, the better. The itinerary provided by the travel agency shall specify the services such as food, accommodation, transportation, tourism, shopping and entertainment. And the transportation, accommodation arrangements and scenic spots should be agreed in detail! At present, the prices of Italy, Switzerland and Sanguo 10 day tours range from 1 1000 yuan to 14000 yuan, which varies according to the time, city and content of the tour.
Second, apply for a visa:
(1) Information required for applying for a visa when traveling with a group to Europe:
1. The original valid passport (valid for more than half a year) must be signed in person on the last page of the passport.
2. Fill in the detailed personal data form and sign it.
3. Provide 6 color photos with a white background of 35×45 mm..
4. Provide my ID card and a copy of the household registration book.
(If the husband and wife travel together but are not in the same household registration book, a copy of the household registration book of both parties shall be provided. )
5. The original deposit certificate of 50,000 yuan in my name.
6. Copy of vehicle driving license and real estate license.
7. Copy of business license or tax registration certificate and organization code certificate of the work unit, with official seal.
4 pieces of blank stationery and stamped with the official seal of the unit.
8. Copy of marriage certificate.
9.4 business cards. The address, telephone number and name provided must be correct and true, so you can contact me.
10, 1 Copies of other assets certificates: stocks, bank statements (original with official seal), treasury bills, stock warrants, etc.
Description:
1, register and submit visa materials at least 20 working days in advance when going to Europe.
2. Guests accompanying the group must collect a deposit of at least 654.38+10,000 yuan per person to ensure that they can return to China on time. If the guest stays abroad, the deposit will not be refunded, and the travel agency has the right to pursue other responsibilities arising therefrom.
3. Groups need to go in and out together. Guests can't leave the group halfway or leave the group, otherwise the deposit will not be refunded.
4. Guests must provide true and effective information. If the identity does not match the information, the embassy will refuse the visa and pay the visa fee regardless of whether the visa is approved or not; The travel agency is not responsible for the derived problems.
When you return from Europe, please give the original return boarding pass and passport to the tour leader for cancellation.
Note: If the embassy requires me to attend a visa or visa cancellation interview, the guests must cooperate, and the expenses incurred from going back and forth to the embassy shall be borne by the guests themselves. If the visa information is changed, it shall be subject to the latest requirements of the embassy without further notice.
(2) Visa processing procedures:
1. Prepare visa documents and fill in the visa application form.
2. Submit visa information to the consulate, which must be complete.
The embassy accepts visa applications.
4. Make an appointment for an interview every Monday to Friday. After the interview, the consulate's audit time is generally 10 working days (the consulate has the right to decide the final trial time according to individual circumstances).
5. Check out: The embassy decides whether to check out or not.
6. Apply for passports and visas.
Third, the preparation stage:
(1) After completing all the travel agency contracts and visa procedures for going abroad, tourists can prepare the necessary articles for traveling abroad and get to know the basic situation of the destination country.
1. Clothes: clothes, underwear, sweaters, coats, etc. Depending on the weather, there are also shoes (in addition to the shoes on your feet, it is best to bring more shoes, mainly casual shoes and sports shoes). Because Switzerland belongs to northern Europe and is located in the cold zone, it is necessary to wear down jackets, hats, scarves and gloves in autumn and winter, while Italy is relatively warm and humid in autumn and winter, so clothes can be thinner. France has a large temperature difference between day and night in autumn and winter, and there is little sunshine, so it is necessary to carry warm clothes with you for replacement. If it is spring and summer, it is mainly short sleeves, long sleeves, shorts, trousers and skirts. Be sure to pay attention to the weather conditions in the destination country before departure and make adequate preparations, just in case.
2. Food: Under normal circumstances, Chinese restaurants and buffets will be arranged for tour groups. It is not necessary to bring more food, and it is difficult to bring more food to the customs. Just bring some snacks. You can eat them on the plane (I personally think the food on the plane is terrible). If you want to bring some meat food, remember to buy vacuum food, otherwise the customs will definitely confiscate it. Because foreigners don't drink hot water, foreign hotels basically don't provide drinking hot water. Friends who like tea or hot water, bring an electric kettle (you can also use it when you want to eat instant noodles).
3. Accommodation: Generally, there is only shampoo and shower gel in the rooms of foreign hotels, and nothing else. Therefore, all toiletries should be carried with you. Everything such as washing face, wiping face, toothbrush and toothpaste, conditioner, comb, contact lens, nursing liquid, razor and skin care products should be prepared. If the luggage is packed and checked, there is no special restriction on the quantity. If the luggage is carried on the plane, a single bottle of liquid cannot exceed 100ml. In addition, be sure to bring slippers, which are generally not provided in foreign hotels. It is suggested that it is best to take a three-piece travel suit with you, which can be used when sleeping on planes and buses to make the long journey comfortable.
4. Good: In case of rain, take an umbrella with you if you have a place to put it (it rained every day in France when I went), and you can also keep out the sun. If you go with a group, the local tour guide will provide vehicles, so there is nothing special to pay attention to in terms of transportation.
5. Others (very important): euros and credit cards (it is strongly recommended to bring less cash, generally 65,438+0,000 euros in cash is enough, so it is best to apply for a euro credit card before departure, and it is not recommended to use a dollar credit card when spending, because the euro credit card does not need to pay any handling fees and exchange differences, and only needs to repay the euro arrears in RMB according to the foreign exchange rate of the day when returning home. In fact, traveler's checks are also a good choice, that is, you need to show your passport when you pay, if you lose it. European standard conversion plug (otherwise it can't be charged), camera (video camera) and charger, mobile phone and charger (international roaming before departure), charging treasure (within 10000 mA), sunglasses, sunscreen, medicines and other personal belongings.
(2) Precautions:
1, Pay attention to safety: In recent years, with the increasing number of tourists from China to Europe, many tourists from China have the habit of carrying cash with them, which has become the target of European thieves and robbery gangs. When you go out, you should not only guard against thieves, but also be vigilant. You should try to obey the arrangement of the tour guide, participate in group activities, don't talk to strangers easily, and go out as little as possible at night. However, the overall social order in European countries is actually ok. As long as everything is careful, it should be no problem. Besides, the traffic rules in some western countries are completely different from those in China. For example, in Britain, cars drive on the left, while in China, cars drive on the right. So when you go out, you must pay attention to travel safety to prevent accidents. If there is an accident, don't panic. Remember to call the local tour guide or local emergency call.
2, behave in a civilized manner, obey the order: in fact, it is civilized and polite, pay attention to the image. I saw in many news that some tourists from China destroyed public property and even ancient cultural relics when they arrived at tourist attractions, spitting, littering, smoking in public places and so on, and some domestic bad habits were also taken abroad. Some people in China even go to the cafeteria to eat, disobey the order, cut in line to get food, grab good things like seafood and waste food. Foreigners seldom look at it, wondering why the quality of China people is so poor. Actually, as a native of China, I have no taste in my heart. It is the responsibility and obligation of every China tourist to play in a civilized way and observe order. Because we represent China, we should not discredit our people.
3. Respect local customs: As the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. There are some taboos or local customs. You can check online in advance to find out. The tour guide will also introduce all the tourists in the car one by one. In other people's land, we should respect other people's customs and traditions and avoid unpleasant things and jokes.
4. Abide by the law and morality: Every country has different laws and regulations, but our moral standards are quite different. Before departure, we should know the laws and regulations of the destination country we want to go to online or through other channels, so as to avoid unnecessary troubles and protect the interests and safety of tourists themselves. At the same time, if necessary, take up legal weapons to defend the personal and property safety of tourists.
In fact, we still have a lot of homework to do before going abroad. These are just a few more important aspects, and we tourists need to pay more attention to them. As long as we know and make arrangements in advance, I believe we can have a wonderful trip and enjoy the happy time brought by life.
Fourth, set out:
After we get our passports, visas and air tickets, we prepare all our luggage and articles. On the day of departure, we can leave this country happily and fly to the country we yearn for. But we still need to pay attention to the following aspects in the process of leaving the country:
1, relevant regulations on prohibited items at the airport:
(1) Guns and ammunition, controlled knives, police equipment, inflammable and explosive articles (such as lighters and lighter gas, alcohol, paint, fireworks and firecrackers), corrosive articles, toxic articles and other dangerous goods are prohibited from being carried and checked. Fruit knives are not allowed to be carried with you and must be checked.
(2) On international and regional flights originating from airports in China, water/drinks/food containing liquid must be packed in containers with a capacity of no more than 100 ml, and put into transparent plastic bags with a capacity of no more than one liter, which can be repeatedly sealed. Each passenger is allowed to carry only one transparent plastic bag at a time, and the excess should be delivered. Transparent plastic bags containing liquid items should be inspected separately (in the controlled area, there is free drinking water for passengers to drink, and water or other drinks can also be purchased in shops. Airlines will also provide drinking water on the plane.
Passengers can bring as much milk/juice/food as possible for the baby on the plane. If the container capacity exceeds 100 ml, it should be handed over to the security personnel separately for inspection. And should accept the safety inspection of infants in the same industry. In order to avoid any inconvenience during the security check, the baby milk/juice/food carried by passengers should be put in the checked baggage if it is not necessary to eat it on the plane.
The liquid does not need to be put in the original container, as long as the capacity of the container does not exceed 100 ml, it can be used to hold liquid, gel and spray articles. If the capacity of the liquid container exceeds 100 ml, it shall not be put in the carry-on baggage, but should be checked in the checked baggage. There is no limit to the number of containers, but the capacity of each container should not exceed 100 ml, which can be completely put into a transparent plastic bag with a capacity of one liter without crowding. Generally speaking, a one-liter plastic bag can hold five containers with a capacity of 100 ml. The plastic bag recommended by CAAC is a transparent plastic bag, the specification is 20cm x 20cm, the capacity is one liter, and it can be resealed. It can usually be found in supermarkets and household goods stores. If passengers don't bring this plastic bag to the airport, the airport will provide it to international outbound passengers, and each passenger can only get one.
(3) When going to the airport, please reserve security time. Items not used on the plane should be checked in the checked baggage as far as possible. Before receiving the security check, please prepare a liter of transparent plastic bag filled with liquid, gel and spray, and separate it from other hand luggage for security check. Liquid, gel and spray articles include: drinks, such as mineral water, drinks, soup, syrup, etc. Cream, skin care liquid, skin care oil, perfume, cosmetics; Spray and compression containers, such as shaving foam and perfume spray; Pasty items, such as toothpaste; Contact lens potion; Gels, such as gel products for hair styling and bathing; Any solutions and articles with similar consistency. If liquids, gels, sprays and containers can't pass the safety inspection, they can only be discarded. Therefore, passengers should put liquids, gels and sprays in their checked baggage in order to pass the security check smoothly.
(4) Liquid, gel and spray drugs (including Chinese medicine) may be exempted if they are accompanied by a doctor's prescription or a hospital certificate, and the quantity of drugs shall be subject to what passengers need on the plane. No containers and plastic bags are needed. Drugs should be handed over to security personnel separately for X-ray examination. Security personnel will ask passengers to show certificates or prescriptions issued by doctors. If the liquid medicine is packed in a container with a capacity of no more than 100 ml and placed in a transparent plastic bag with a capacity of no more than one liter, it can pass the safety inspection. Passengers with diabetes can bring enough insulin preparations and hypodermic syringes with needles to use on the plane, but they must show their medical certificates. If diabetic passengers need to take personal food (such as sugar-free juice) to eat on the plane, and the container capacity is greater than 100 ml, they must produce a medical certificate before taking it. Exempted drugs and food should be separated from other hand luggage for inspection.
(5) Passengers can put several pairs of contact lenses in their hand luggage, but because contact lenses are usually packed in a certain volume of liquid, they must all be put into a plastic bag with a capacity of one liter. Contact lens lotion must be packed in a container with a capacity of no more than 100 ml, and then put in a transparent plastic bag with a capacity of one liter. Containers with excessive capacity must be inspected.
(6) Passengers can carry any solid cosmetics on board, so ordinary lipstick and body lotion are also acceptable. Passengers can also carry perfume spray, perfume cream, bead perfume and lip gloss, but the container capacity shall not exceed 100 ml. These containers must be stored in plastic bags with a capacity of one liter. Containers with excessive capacity must be inspected. Toothpaste and shaving foam containers shall not exceed 100 ml, and shall be placed in plastic bags with a capacity of one liter. Containers with excessive capacity must be inspected.
(7) After passing the security check, passengers can buy liquid duty-free goods in the shops in the airport control area and take them to the departing flights. For passengers who need to transfer abroad or abroad, it is necessary to ensure that the plastic bags are obviously intact during the trip, and it is not allowed to unpack them by themselves. They should also keep their boarding pass and proof of purchasing liquid goods for inspection by relevant personnel at the transit point. Passengers can check with the airlines in advance about the regulations for carrying liquids.
2, carry-on baggage restrictions:
Take an international flight: Generally speaking, the total weight of hand luggage does not exceed 7kg, and the volume of each luggage does not exceed 20× 40× 55cm (the sum of the three sides does not exceed 1 15cm). Some passengers can only carry one piece of hand luggage with them. Some airlines have special weight restrictions, please pay attention to the tips on the ticket or consult the airline. )
3, the relevant provisions of the checked baggage:
Take international routes: the free checked baggage allowance for economy class passengers is 20 kg, and the free checked baggage allowance for economy class passengers with student passports is 30 kg; The free checked baggage allowance for business class is 30 kg; The free checked baggage allowance for first class is 40 kilograms. However, when the destination is the United States, you can check two pieces of luggage, each of which does not exceed 23 kg, and the sum of the three sides of a single piece of luggage does not exceed 158 cm. When it is exceeded, passengers need to pay the excess baggage fee. Some airlines have special weight restrictions, please pay attention to the tips on the ticket or consult the airline. )
When you arrive at the airport, please refer to the passenger service guide of the airport terminal and go to the specific check-in counter to check your luggage.
★ Items that cannot be transported as checked baggage include: important documents, negotiable securities, currency, bills of exchange, jewelry, precious metals and their products, antique calligraphy and painting, fragile and fragile articles, perishable articles, samples, travel documents, valuables, etc. (Please consult the airline for details)
★ Before checking your luggage, please pay attention to removing the waste luggage tag and barcode label on the luggage/bag to ensure that your luggage is delivered to the destination correctly.
★ It is recommended that you choose a big suitcase when you leave the country, and don't put too many items, because with the increase of the per capita income of Chinese people, the consumption level will also increase. Most tourists who travel to Europe will buy themselves or bring many luxury goods or other items to others, so if you bring a lot of things when you leave the country, you will not be able to put down your suitcase when you come back, and checked luggage may be overweight.
4, exit customs clearance management regulations:
(1) When passengers carry cameras, video cameras, laptops and other articles for their own use that need to be brought into the country, they should fill out two customs declarations, and the customs will return one of them to the passengers after verifying and signing, so as to go through the formalities for bringing the relevant articles into the country.
(2) If the cash in RMB exceeds 20,000 yuan, or the cash in foreign currency exceeds 5,000 dollars, the customs shall handle it according to the existing relevant regulations.
(3) Carrying precious metals such as gold and silver shall be handled by the customs according to the existing relevant regulations.
(4) Carrying cultural relics, endangered animals and plants, their products and biological species resources shall be handled by the customs according to the existing relevant regulations.
(5) Carrying radio transceivers and communication security machines shall be handled by the customs according to the existing relevant regulations.
(6) Carrying other articles that are restricted or prohibited from leaving the country according to the regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC), the customs shall handle them according to the existing relevant regulations.
(7) Carrying goods, samples and advertisements shall be handled by the customs according to the existing relevant regulations.
5, entry customs clearance management regulations:
(1) Residents carrying articles for their own use with a total value exceeding 5,000 yuan (including 5,000 yuan, the same below) obtained from abroad shall be taxed and released by the customs.
(2) Non-resident passengers carrying articles for their own use with a total value of more than 2,000 yuan out of the country shall be taxed and released by the customs.
(3) Those who carry more than 65,438+0,500 milliliters of alcoholic beverages (with an alcohol content above 65,438+0.2 degrees), or more than 400 cigarettes, or more than 65,438+0,000 cigars, or more than 500 grams of tobacco shreds, the customs will levy taxes on the part that exceeds the limit but is still for personal use.
(4) Carrying RMB cash in excess of 20,000 yuan or foreign currency cash equivalent to 5,000 US dollars shall be handled by the customs according to the existing relevant regulations. When passengers carry foreign currency cash with a value of more than US$ 5,000, they should fill out two customs declarations, and the customs will return one of them to the passengers after verification and signature, so as to go through the relevant procedures for foreign currency re-bringing.
5] Carrying animals and plants and their products, microorganisms, biological products, human tissues, blood and their products shall be handled by the customs according to the existing relevant regulations.
(6) Carrying radio transceivers and communication security machines shall be handled by the customs according to the existing relevant regulations.
(7) Carrying other articles that are restricted or prohibited from entering the country according to the regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC), the customs shall handle them in accordance with the existing relevant regulations.
(8) Carrying goods, samples and advertisements shall be handled by the customs according to the existing relevant regulations.
(9) The customs shall declare the separated baggage in accordance with the existing relevant regulations.
6. Travel agencies usually arrange buses to take tourists to and from the airport. Please be sure to get on the bus at the designated time and place. If there is any change in the plan, you should inform the travel agency in advance to avoid others waiting and delaying the trip. Generally speaking, you should arrive at the airport two hours before the plane takes off, leaving enough time to check in, check your luggage, go through security, wait in line and check in.
7. At the airport, you should obey the instructions of the tour guide and cooperate with the customs security personnel to inspect and search the carry-on and checked baggage. Take important documents, articles and money with you and keep them properly. Don't take care of strangers' luggage, let alone let strangers take care of their own luggage. After passing the security check, all travel agency tourists can wait for boarding in the waiting hall or shop at the airport duty-free shop, but be sure to pay attention to whether the types and quantities of goods purchased meet the relevant regulations on entry and exit. There is a smoking room in the airport. Smokers are invited to smoke in the smoking room. There are hot and cold drinking water and disposable cups in the airport for tourists to drink.
8. After boarding the plane, properly place your carry-on luggage and take your seat according to the seat number on the boarding pass. Don't occupy other people's seats. It takes more than ten hours to travel from China to Europe, and tourists spend most of their time sleeping on the plane, so a three-piece suit is best. There is very little food on the plane, which is not delicious. I suggest you bring something to eat. And smoking is absolutely forbidden on the plane! So those smokers have to struggle for a long time! )