1. Name of international destination?

= SWITZERLAND

2.Safety and Security Information:Read the Travel Advisory and Alerts for the countries you will be visiting at travel.state.gov/destination Links to an external site.. Review entry/exit requirements, visas, local laws, customs, medical care, road safety, etc. Write up a list details including the closest U.S. embassy or consulate to where you plan to stay, and include a list of documentation will you need to visit this destination. Be specific. If you need a visa (if so - what kind? what will it take to procure it?), passport (if you do not have one, what will you need to in order to obtain this?) Include as much information as possible including projected timelines for procuring all required documentation. For example - how long does it typically take to obtain the visa or passport you will need to visit this location?

-Be sure to also list here what local laws you need to be aware of and any special circumstances that could impact you by using the destination specific tool at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.htmlLinks to an external site.

3. Health Precautions:ReadYour Health Abroad Links to an external site.and check out recommendations for vaccinations and other health considerations from theU.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Links to an external site.andWorld Health Organization (WHO) Links to an external site.. Write up - what health precautions does the U.S. State Department suggest you take before traveling? Additionally, what health records will you need? (again be specific - if there are immunization requirements include a plan for how you will get these immunizations).

4. Crisis Planning:ReadCrisis Abroad: Be Ready Links to an external site.and write-up an evacuation plan that does not rely on the U.S. government. Consider buying emergency evacuation insurance Links to an external site.. Additionally, describe what travel advisories (if any) are currently in place in your destination? If none are currently in place, have any been in place in the past 5 years? If so, how can you plan for this in advance?

5.Money Matters: Before going abroad, you will need to prepare for financial needs by notifying your bank and credit card companies of your travel, and checking exchange rates. For information about using cash, debit/credit cards, and ATMs overseas, read information about your destination Links to an external site.. Describe how you plan to make purchases in your destination (are US credit cards accepted, will you need to make cash exchanges in advance, what are ATM fees in the destination and how can you plan accordingly?

6. Special Considerations: Review the list of special considerations for certain types of travelers at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html/ Links to an external site.Review the links for any group of traveler that you identify with, and describe what you learn about travel planning.

7. STEP. What are the benefits of the Smart Traveller Enrollment Program? Links to an external site.Would you enroll in this (why or why not?)

6. Travel & Navigation: How do you plan to travel within your destination once you reach it? List 4 different methods of travel you could utilize within your chosen destination, and be specific. (For example, if you plan to rent a car check out the state department website on driving safety Links to an external site.and describe your plan for getting an international license if needed; if you plan to take the train or metro find a copy of the metro route (like this example from Prague Links to an external site.or this canal ferry route map from Amsterdam; Links to an external site.If you plan to walk - what do you need to know about staying safe (do people typically drive on sidewalks, are pedestrian routes safe in your destination?); If you plan to bike - use google to find a resource like this guide for cyclists in Germany Links to an external site.). Describe what new considerations you've learned about planning for travel in your destination and/or what questions you still have about how to plan for this.