Travel in the “post-Covid-19” era needs to “pocket” these things to avoid problems

A patrol boat of the Carabinieri force used to pay a fine of $3,220 per person for two foreign male tourists to take off their clothes and jump into the canal near Piazza San Marco, in Venice. (Photo: CNN)

Check passport status after a long time “shelf” because of Covid-19

After a long wait because of Covid-19, it was not until March 2022 that Ms. Lindsey Gray, her partner and young son (now a New Zealand citizen) could make the plan to move from Sydney (Australia). to New Zealand to live.

But upon arrival at Sydney airport, Ms. Lindsey Gray was unable to board a pre-booked flight, as it was discovered that several pages of her passport were slightly damaged.

Due to a passport issue, Ms. Lindsey Gray was unable to board her pre-booked flight. (Photo: The Sun)

“When the customs officer saw the gnawing mark on my passport … they said the passport could be forged so I was not allowed to travel,” – The Sun newspaper on April 28 quoted Ms. Lindsey Gray as recounting. . She also guessed that her baby son might have stumbled across his mother’s passport and gnawed it.

Because they sold their house in Australia and sent their belongings to New Zealand in advance, the family of Ms. Lindsey Gray had to rent a hotel to stay while waiting for an expedited passport reissuance at a cost of 533 Australian dollars (more than 380 USD), plus costs for Covid-19 tests. Fortunately, the next day Ms. Lindsey Gray’s family was able to continue on the road after being issued with a new passport.

Female tourist Bronte Gossling (centre photo) was also unable to fly from Sydney to Bali on holiday because of passport problems. (Photo: Instagram)

Ms. Lindsey Gray is not the first person to be stopped from flying because her passport was damaged after 2 years of being “stowed” because of Covid-19. Before that, there was a case where Bronte Gossling planned to leave Sydney (Australia) and travel to Bali (Indonesia) during the holidays. After spending 4,000 Australian dollars (Nearly 2,900 USD) to buy air tickets, book a hotel package and pay the cost of Covid-19 tests, Ms. Bronte Gossling was informed that she could not board the flight because her passport was moldy.

As a general rule, minor wear and tear on the passport will still be accepted. Only more serious damage such as marks, tears, erased … are not allowed to board the plane and travel abroad.

Australian soccer player Sam Kerr also had a passport problem, so she was unable to board a Jetstar flight in 2019. She then posted a photo of her arrival in Bali, sharing it with her 58,000 followers online. (Photo: Twitter & Instagram)

New regulations introduced for travelers to Bali since 2019 are much stricter, with airlines fined up to $5,000 for bringing tourists with damaged passports to their destination. This famous Indonesian.

In 2019, Australian football player Sam Kerr was also unable to board a Jetstar flight to Bali, although her passport was only slightly damaged…

Carefully learn the rules that apply in the tourist destination to avoid penalties

CNN quoted Matteo Alborghetti – a captain in the Carabinieri force (Italy’s national gendarmerie) as saying that at about 7 p.m. on April 23, Drones (unmanned aerial vehicles, controlled remotely) ) of an Argentine tourist crashed into the roof of one of the most historic buildings in Rome, the Palazzo Venezia.

The drone that crashed into the roof of the Palazzo Venezia was seized by Italian police. It is reported that Argentine tourists possessing such drones are at risk of criminal prosecution. (Photo: CNN)

Dating back to the 15th century, Palazzo Venezia is located near the famous Piazza Navona, which has been the residence of Popes, Cardinals and ambassadors for centuries… Now the building functions as a museum, attracts a large number of tourists to experience the historical “travel to the past”.

Also according to Mr. Matteo Alborghetti, perhaps did not know that there is a ban on flying drones in Rome and the Vatican, so the Argentine tourist violated it. Fortunately, there were no serious consequences, no one was injured and the roof of the building was not damaged.

Two Dutch male tourists have just been fined 844 pounds (more than 1,000 USD), for violating strict regulations at Trevi Fountain. (Image: Getty)

Using Drones can get very impressive pictures and videos, but Drones are not allowed in some places. In the US, for example, the Federal Aviation Administration clearly regulates when and where people can use drones. Italy rules against using drones above densely populated areas, at night or within 5km of the airport.

At the same time, travelers who like to use Drones, are also advised by experts to “pocket” some rules such as removing the battery, reviewing the local regulations on flying Drones in the destination…

According to local media, breaking the rules also means being banned from returning to the Trevi Fountain monument. (Image: Getty)

Also in Italy, according to the press on April 27, there has just been a case of two Dutch male tourists being fined 844 pounds (more than 1,000 USD), for violating strict regulations at Trevi Fountain – the largest Baroque fountain. in the Italian capital Rome, is also one of the most famous fountains in the world.

It is also illegal to sit on the side of the fountain, eat, paddle, or bathe in the waters of the Trevi Fountain. According to local media, breaking the rules also means being banned from returning to the monument.

Other countries also have heavy fines for tourists who smoke or have barbecues on the beach, make coffee to drink at historical sites, steal stones and sand at beaches as souvenirs…