The phrase "ahead of a visit" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to actions or preparations that take place before a scheduled visit.
Example: "Please make sure to send the agenda ahead of a visit to ensure everyone is prepared."
Alternatives: "prior to a visit" or "before a visit".
One official said his team finds out about testing nearly two days ahead of a visit.
Turkey has denied that it is unlawfully blocking its borders to Syrians fleeing the violence ahead of a visit by the UN's refugee agency aimed easing reported restrictions.
A reinvigorated Manchester United will be confident ahead of a visit to a struggling Stoke side without a win a six games.
But the excitement will grow ahead of a visit by Pope Francis on June 21st.And at the heart of all this activity is a great mystery.
In a letter obtained by the Daily Telegraph, the former Prime Minister advised Nursultan Nazarbayev ahead of a visit to the University of Cambridge in July 2012.
In January, ahead of a visit to a Chinese elephant sanctuary by Prince William, China banned the import of carved ivory for 12 months.
Johnson, who was born in New York, has reportedly paid the outstanding bill ahead of a visit to Boston, New York and Washington in March.
Authorities in Hong Kong have been busy glueing hundreds of bricks to the pavements ahead of a visit by one of China's top political leaders.
Inter will be full of confidence ahead of their home game against Anorthosis Famagusta, whereas for Roma there will only be trepidation ahead of a visit to Chelsea.
Legend has it that in 1937 Philpot was recalled at short notice to add loincloths to these figures ahead of a visit by Queen Mary.
He spoke ahead of a visit to Russia by Nabil el-Araby, the general secretary of the Arab League, who has called for revisions to the cease-fire agreement in Syria because it has failed to halt the fighting.
