The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issues an advisory
to all people traveling into the United States from other countries and
continents about digital devices. Forbes Living reviews this new rule and
others that international travelers will need to know.
International travel will usually mean better security
coming and going abroad. In light of this, there are some new guidelines that people
traveling to the US
from other countries should know: travelers will be asked to turn on any smart
phones, cell phones, tablets and laptops they have. Failure to turn it on might
mean it will be confiscated. Shoes are also another concern and travelers may
be asked to remove them for the X-ray machine. At US airports, extra steps are
already being taken to test random passengers for chemicals and compounds used
in making explosives. Forbes Living urges those traveling overseas to be sure
they pack a converter for electricity in order to keep electronics fully
charged before leaving the country visited. This will ensure the device will go
on if asked to turn it on by airport security.
International travel is fun and a rewarding experience. Be
sure to pack what you need and want for the adventure and place important items
in a carry on bag, such as a light rain coat, medication, clean undergarments
and travel-size personal hygiene items. Chargers and cords can be corralled into
baggies with the item name written with a Sharpie on the bag. Pack carry on
bags so the items are easily identifiable to airport security and make getting
through it as easy as possible.
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