If you are getting married, congrats! If there’s anything that will be more exciting than going on a honeymoon to mark the arrival of a new couple, it’s a honeymoon. But there are a couple of additional details that need to be taken into account for couples of other nationalities before you book that dream getaway. Visas, visa constraints, language barriers, all this more to contemplate when going on a honeymoon with a foreign couple.
In this post, we’ll walk you through some tips to make sure that you remember while you’re planning your dream honeymoon (while working through the unique constraints of being a multilingual couple).
1. Valid Visa Conditions For Both Spouses.
You should also check the visa requirements of both you and your spouse before booking flights and hotels. Most of the world has different entry policies based on nationality, and what works for one couple doesn’t necessarily work for another. One spouse might require a tourist visa, for example, and the other can go in without one. Avoid travel issues later on by choosing a honeymoon destination that is visa-free for both of you.
Don’t go too fast until you have all the visas and applied for them, and then make plans accordingly. Note that sometimes visa applications can take longer than anticipated, so always have some backup.
2. Understand Any Travel Restrictions
Travel can be complicated if one of you is pursuing a green card or other visa in the U.S. Depending on your immigration status, leaving the country during the application process can add issues or cause your visa to be delayed. You can imagine if one spouse is waiting for a green card and traveling overseas before it is processed that might end up losing the application.
Earlier on in your honeymoon, find out if there are travel restrictions that may apply to you. More information about how travel overseas can impact your immigration status can be found here Boundless provides you with an in-depth article that will ensure you’re fully aware of the dangers and don’t get scammed.
3. Prepare All Required Documents
It is not only about getting on a plane and packing your bags traveling abroad can be an experience! Depending on where you are traveling, you might need your marriage certificate, passport, or immigration documents. : Always refer to the visa guidelines for the passport, in the country you’re visiting to make sure everything is on point.
Also, ask for all the necessary documents as well well in advance as sometimes it takes time to collect all the documents. You won’t have to make last-minute arrangements at the airport or border.
4. Plan for Potential Language Barriers
There will be some linguistic distances during your honeymoon if you and your spouse are not speaking the same language. You’ll find Anglophones in most parts of the world but still want to check the language of the place where you’re going. You can learn some simple words in the language of the country and get by.
Or if you and your wife are bilinguals, try picking a place where you can easily communicate with locals in their language. This makes communication seamless and pleasant, so you can have an enjoyable honeymoon.
5. Incorporate Cultural Experiences
What is most unique about being an international couple is that you are both so different in your cultural understanding. And why not honeymoon with your cultures together? Be it sightseeing at monuments, participating in rituals, or experimenting with local foods, cultural immersions can bond you closer and make your travel experience richer.
For instance, if one partner’s society appreciates family customs or religious monuments, build time into your itinerary to visit them together. Or go to a cooking class and make food from your husband’s home country. These are the kind of events that you share that are a fantastic way to get to know one another and build a life-long relationship during your honeymoon.
Planning a honeymoon as an international couple can be a little bit more tricky, but when done right, can turn into one of the best experiences of your life. Check visa requirements, and travel restrictions, pack papers, account for language barriers, and weave in both cultures to make your honeymoon one that expresses your love and different backgrounds.
Keep in mind that it’s your wedding and a day to ring in your new life together, so don’t get too stressed out over details. Plan well and wait a little longer and you can make your honeymoon a happy, memorable beginning to your marriage.
