Overseas Travel Checklist
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- Before You Go
- Do some research on the destination country before you go.
- Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's travel advice for the country/countries you plan to visit.
- Purchase a guide book for the regions you are visiting.
- Read up on local laws and customs, places of interest, etc.
- Check with your travel agent or your doctor to see if any vaccinations or immunisations are required for the areas you are travelling to.
- Get information on how to stay well while travelling.
- Check that you have a valid passport.
- Take a copy of your passport with you and leave a copy at home with a trusted friend or family member.
- Make enquiries about visas well before your planned departure date.
- Do not leave without comprehensive travel and medical insurance.
- Find out if require an International Driving Permit to drive in another country.
- Check with your bank or credit card company and whether ATM facilities are readily available in the countries you are visiting.
- Consider purchasing travellers' cheques.
- Decide how you will get emergency funds if you need them.
- Determine your itinerary and budget
- Book your flights.
- Book your hotels.
- Book your transportation (cars, train, bus).
- Book any tours/sightseeing that require advance booking.
- Set up mail to be held during your trip.
- Set up timers to make the house look lived in.
- Arrange for someone to watch your house while you are gone.
- Turn off unneccessary appliances/utilities.
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Tips
- Safeguard your passport at all times.
- Advise family and/or friends of your travel plans.
- Know where your nearest Embassy is located.
- Obey local laws.
- Contact home if you are near a major disaster or incident while travelling overseas.
Who it's for
This Overseas Travel Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Overseas Travel essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Overseas Travel structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Overseas Travel Checklist
- Save Overseas Travel Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Overseas Travel (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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