Pre-Departure Tips for Parents Visiting USA

Preparation for travel to America begins well before the flight takes off for your first-time travel to USA. If this your elder parents or senior relatives, it cannot be emphasized more, you can take these steps well in advance to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey for them.

Valid Passport & U.S. Visa Stamped


Make sure that your parents have a valid passport and the expired date is well into the future. To start your parents first trip to USA, they need to take care of things on their end by first visiting the U.S. consulate to ensure the necessary paper work which should include a passport and application to obtain a U.S. visa permit (B2 tourist visa) and approval his necessary even to board the flight.



Flight Tickets & Travel Itinerary


Make sure to book the tickets well in advance to get the best price and seats, planning ahead is the way to go. Flights to the USA from most metropolitan locations in India can be cumbersome and quite tiring for elder folks, as they take at least 18 hours, and sometimes even up to 28 hours even with normal layovers. Ensure that you book the flight with the best timings and ensure you get the the best seats for ample leg space for comfort and mets the weight limits in carry-on and checked-in luggage per airline allowance. Do not keep hazardous items like mobile power banks in your check-in luggage, ensure the airline rules and follow the same.

Prescriptions & Medications: Keep Handy


Older parents should always carry their prescription medication along with them, as long as it is in its original packaging they would not be questions. Also remember to keep the doctor prescriptions to produce if asked. Sometimes, they need to carry not only all prescribed medicines, but also surplus supply, as it might not be available in the USA or the cost of filling prescription in America may be costly.



 Review & Buy Visitors Insurance


Most often, elder parents are presented with the change in climatic conditions and this may cause frequent health concerns as they not adjust to these changes easily. USA has some of the best medical facilities available in the world, but access to these hospitals is costly. Hospitalization is very expensive in America, so it is prudent to review and purchase the best visitor insurance from an America based provider for the duration of stay outside India. US-based visitors insurance plans could come to their aid during sickness or injury while in the United States. A good visitor health insurance plan will help them in the event of any medical emergency and also offers financial protection against illness or injury during their visit.

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