Travel involves risks. However, even when epidemics, natural disasters, political instability or terrorist attacks are completely unpredictable, employers can still take precautions.
Insurance is available overseas
When it comes to traveling, being well prepared is of the utmost importance. Here's a checklist of things your employees can do before traveling.
Free up your company phone for use abroad Be available 24 hours a day via app or phone Manage insurance for medical treatment, daily allowance in case of incapacity to work, pension and capital payments in case of death Secure insurance to cover the risks of terrorism and war during a work stay in a crisis region Travel insurance that allows for return transportation in emergency situations Consider strikes and political unrest in your plans, from waiting times to expedited repatriation
When you need to pack your suitcase
Here is a packing list of what you should include in your hand luggage, in addition to clothing and work supplies.
Originals and copies: Identity documents, travel passports, international driving licenses, visas, plane and train tickets, hotel reservation documents, health insurance cards, company credit cards Current information regarding the country of travel and states passed through during the trip. Travel information and travel alerts. Addresses of embassies and consulates Information on health risks (e.g. risk of communicable diseases) Assistance with translations for languages you may not be able to master. As an app on your phone or as a classic paperback edition
