When it becomes necessary to prepare for the trip very quickly, it is important to organize the collection process correctly and not to forget anything. Excessive haste often causes problems when crossing the border or while traveling in another country.
First of all, collect all the necessary documents and put them in a separate folder. If you have not yet managed to get a visa or passport, do it as soon as possible. Otherwise, the trip may be disrupted, because in some cases it may take not several days, but several weeks to complete all the necessary documents.
Find out what things are prohibited from importing into the country where you intend to go, as well as exporting from it. Keeping track of the prohibited items list can help you avoid a lot of trouble. In particular, there may be a restriction on imported currency, as well as a ban on the transportation of certain medicines and liquids, including even perfume.
Make a list of what you need while traveling and start packing. Bring some clothes and shoes, be sure to specify what the weather will be in the city, where you are going, and which wardrobe items will be most appropriate. Just in case, take some medicines: pain relievers, antiemetics, etc. Your own mini-first aid kit can be very useful when traveling. Even if you are quite healthy, it is still not known how the climate of another country will affect your body. Take personal hygiene items just in case. In general, there should not be too many things - take only the essentials.
Spend at least half an hour studying the peculiarities of the country where you are going, especially if you are going there for the first time. It will not take much time, but it will save you from possible troubles. You must know the intricacies of mentality and legislation. It will not be superfluous to read about the peculiarities of the attitude towards foreigners, as well as about the adopted system of gestures, so as not to get into a mess. If you don't know the local language, be sure to bring a phrasebook with you.
Buy a notebook and write down any information you may need there. The phone number of the hotel where you intend to stay, the phone number of the Russian Embassy in the country where you are going, etc. should also be useful. There should also be a list of items that cannot be taken out.
