{"number":"9a.3","body":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.3.1.1 Definitions\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor members based in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man a Visit Abroad (VA) is defined as:\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022padding-left: 40px;\u0022\u003EAny visit outside the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man on an approved Scouts activity or travelling in the name of Scouts. This includes adult-only and recce visits.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor members of British Scouting Overseas and our Overseas Territories of Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Gibraltar a Visit Abroad (VA) is defined as:\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022padding-left: 40px;\u0022\u003EAny visit to destination(s) beyond the country where their Group is registered on a recognised and approved Scouts activity or when travelling in the name of Scouts. This includes adult-only and recce visits.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.3.1.2 GHIC cards\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAll eligible members should carry a valid UK EHIC or GHIC card for travelling within many European Countries including the Republic of Ireland. UK GHIC cards are applied for through the\u00A0\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-card-ghic/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Get healthcare cover abroad with a UK GHIC or UK EHIC (nhs.uk)\u0022\u003ENHS website\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.3.1.3 Compliance\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA camp or residential activity abroad which includes Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, or Explorers must follow the nights away rules in POR 9a.2, including POR 9a.2.2.1 and POR 9a.2.2.2. For Scout Network visits abroad see POR 9a.2.5.4.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.3.1.4 Approval process\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAll visits abroad must follow the Visits Abroad (VA) Process and must be signed at both part A \u0026amp; part B, before the visit leaves the country where their Group is registered, as below: \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEngland:\u003Cbr\u003EDistrict or County Visits Abroad Approver, based on the recommendation of the County Visits Abroad Recommender.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENorthern Ireland:\u003Cbr\u003EDistrict or Country Visits Abroad Approver, based on the recommendation of the Northern Ireland Visits Abroad Recommender.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScotland:\u003Cbr\u003EDistrict or Regional Visits Abroad Approver, based on the recommendation of the Regional Visits Abroad Recommender.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWales:\u003Cbr\u003EDistrict or Area Visits Abroad Approver, based on the recommendation of the Area Visits Abroad Recommender.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBritish Scouting Overseas:\u003Cbr\u003EDistrict or Area Visits Abroad Approver, based on the recommendation of the Area Visits Abroad Recommender.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOverseas Territories:\u003Cbr\u003EVisits Abroad Approver, based on the recommendation of the Visits Abroad Recommender.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECountry Headquarters:\u00A0\u003Cbr\u003ECountry Visits Abroad Approver, based on the recommendation of the Country Visits Abroad Recommender.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUK Headquarters:\u003Cbr\u003EUK Visits Abroad Approver, based on the recommendation of the UK Visits Abroad Recommender.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Approver and the Recommender must not be the same person.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.3.1.5 Notification\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe Visits Abroad Recommender must complete the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/876e18aa0e384435bf4069088aa4d426\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Visit Abroad HQ notification\u0022\u003Eonline VA notification\u00A0form\u003C/a\u003E, to inform UK Headquarters of the trip. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor additional guidance on Visits Abroad, and the Visits Abroad process, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/international-scouts-and-events/going-abroad-with-scouting/\u0022 title=\u0022Going abroad with Scouting\u0022\u003Escouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0or contact your County Visits Abroad Recommender.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.3.1.6 Travel insurance\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe Leader in Charge of a visit abroad must ensure that adequate travel insurance is in place for all members of the party (POR 5g.4.1.2(j)).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.3.1.7 InTouch\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe Leader in Charge must make sure that suitable InTouch arrangements are in place (POR 9a.1.1.2(h))\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.3.1.8 Northern Ireland\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor Scouts in Northern Ireland travelling to the Republic of Ireland, additional travel insurance is not required for trips lasting 48 hours or less. However, if it is assessed that cover is required for emergency medical expenses, personal possessions, or cancellation, then travel insurance must be purchased. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis rule applies only to travel insurance. All other Visits Abroad rules apply for Scouts in Northern Ireland travelling to the Republic of Ireland for any length of time.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.3.1.9 Qualifications\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe Leader in Charge of any adventurous activities abroad must apply the appropriate rules and hold the appropriate permits, within the rules at POR 9a.2.2.1 and POR 9a.2.2.2. This includes classifying the hills/mountains or waters as defined in Rules POR 9b.4.4, 9b.4.7, 9b.5.3, although the altitude criteria for hills/mountains do not apply in some areas. In case of doubt, consult your District or County Programme Team.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.3.1.10 NSO activities\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMembers may participate in activities being run by members of a host National Scout organisation (NSO) which is a member organisation of WOSM, following the host NSO\u2019s guidance and rules. In this context only, Kandersteg International Scout Centre is deemed to be an NSO in its own right and is independent from The Swiss Guide and Scout Movement.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere must be an adult member with a full appointment present who feels confident in stopping the activity if they have safety concerns. This adult member must stop the activity if they have safety concerns at any point\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EActivities forbidden by The Scout Association remain forbidden for all Scouts members when visiting any country. 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