Don’t leave home without ticking these off!
✈️ 1. Travel Documents
- ☐ Valid passport (with at least 6 months’ validity)
- ☐ Required visa(s) for destination countries
- ☐ Flight tickets (confirmed and accessible)
- ☐ Hotel/accommodation bookings
- ☐ Travel itinerary (with contact details)
- ☐ Copies of passport, visa, ID, and travel insurance (physical & digital)
- ☐ Travel insurance certificate and emergency numbers
- ☐ Letter of consent if traveling with children or minors
- ☐ Vaccination certificate (e.g., Yellow Fever, COVID-19 if required)
🛂 2. Pre-Travel Essentials
- ☐ Register your travel with your embassy (e.g., DIRCO ROSA for South Africans)
- ☐ Notify your bank of international travel (to avoid card blocks)
- ☐ Confirm roaming or buy a SIM card/plan for the destination
- ☐ Share your itinerary with a trusted friend or family member
- ☐ Download important apps: airline, maps, translation, taxi, travel safety, etc.
- ☐ Check customs regulations (duty-free limits, restricted items)
- ☐ Understand local laws and entry requirements (e.g., no dummy bookings)
💸 3. Money & Currency
- ☐ Convert local currency or bring a small amount in cash
- ☐ Carry international bank cards (Visa/MasterCard preferred)
- ☐ Keep emergency money in a separate place
- ☐ Know the currency exchange rate and fees
🧳 4. Packing Checklist
Essentials:
- ☐ Passport, ID, wallet, boarding pass
- ☐ Power bank, charger, universal adapter
- ☐ Prescription medication and copy of prescriptions
- ☐ Basic first-aid kit
Clothing:
- ☐ Weather-appropriate outfits (layers, raincoat, etc.)
- ☐ Comfortable walking shoes
- ☐ Swimwear / sleepwear / accessories
- ☐ Travel-size toiletries (in a clear zip bag if flying carry-on)
Other Items:
- ☐ Travel pillow, eye mask, earplugs
- ☐ Snacks, refillable water bottle (empty at security)
- ☐ Travel locks and luggage tags
- ☐ Travel guidebook or language phrase sheet
📱 5. Digital Prep
- ☐ Scan and store travel documents in email/cloud
- ☐ Set up offline maps and language translation tools
- ☐ Turn on international data plan (or plan to buy local SIM)
- ☐ Set auto-reply for work or business emails (if needed)
🛡️ 6. Safety & Security
- ☐ Know the address and contact of your country’s embassy
- ☐ Learn local emergency numbers (police, ambulance, etc.)
- ☐ Don’t carry all your money/documents in one place
- ☐ Stay aware of travel advisories for your destination
👶 7. For Families or Minors
- ☐ Consent letter for minors traveling alone or with one parent
- ☐ Child’s birth certificate and passport
- ☐ Snacks, toys, medications, comfort items
- ☐ Emergency contacts easily accessible
✅ Final Checks Before You Leave
- ☐ Lock your home and notify a trusted neighbor or friend
- ☐ Turn off appliances and secure valuables
- ☐ Check flight status before heading to the airport
- ☐ Arrive at the airport 3 hours early for international flights
Check Out Our YouTube Video as we Explain The Checklist and the Importance of It , See Us In Action!!
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