Business Travel Checklist

Before Your Business Travel

• Ensure you have complied with your employers travel policy and administrative requirements.
• Make sure your travel plans and contact details are known to your manager.
• Ensure you have travel insurance.
• Ensure your vaccines are up to date prior to departure.
• Make sure your passport is valid at least six months past your expected return date.
• Ensure any relevant visas have been obtained.
• Choose a hotel that offers special services to business travelers.
• Confirm all reservations.
• Leave your contact information of the hotels where you are staying, with a family member.
• Tie up any loose ends at the office before departing.
• Let clients and colleagues know when you will be unavailable.
• Stock your work bag or briefcase with all the business-related items you need for the trip.
• Make note of your need to pack any electronic equipment, including PDAs or laptop.
• Avoid checking any bags, if at all possible.

Your Business Travel

• Use separate credit cards for business and personal purchases.
• Keep all the receipts for business purchases.
• Keep your business paperwork in one place in your hotel room.
• Make notes directly after business meetings while still fresh in your mind.

When You Return

• Notify your employer of any reportable incident that occurs while on overseas business.
• Request support from your HR team or manager should you experience any difficulties as a result of your travel.
• Go through mail, voice messages, and e-mail as soon as you can.
• Put your list in order of priority with most urgent items at the top.
• Tackle each item on the list.