Please note: It is the traveler's responsibility to secure required visas and proper documentations.
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Experts recommend using ATM or debit card at major banks for the best exchange. rates. U.S. banks may charge extra fees for foreign withdrawals - check before you travel.
Exchange bureaus or hotel front desks are convenient, but may have higher rates and fees than you would find at a bank. Credit card cash advances can be most expensive of all after paying your card's cash advance fee. Travelers checks offer a secure alternative to cash, but verify their acceptance especially if visiting rural areas.
Credit cards eliminate the need for cash and are generally accepted worldwide; less so in rural areas. Exchange rates are often favorable, but check for service fees charged by your card issuer.
Find out about current airport security screening and procedures.
Learn about travel documents needed for re-entry back to the U.S.; allowances, declarations, duty-free exemptions, and what you can and can't bring back to the U.S.
We highly recommend all travelers consider protecting your travel investment by purchasing travel insurance for your trip.