The Ultimate International Travel Checklist

There are so many small details involved in international travel that I always like having a checklist.

Before Booking

• Check passport expiration date

• Look up visa requirements

• Research entry requirements

• Check weather and seasonality

• Research flight options

• Research neighborhoods

• Compare hotels

• Research transportation

Once the Trip Is Booked

• Book flights

• Book hotels

• Arrange transportation between destinations

• Book rental car if needed

• Purchase travel insurance

• Book major excursions

• Book restaurants

• Reserve airport transportation

About a Month Before

• Double-check passport

• Confirm all reservations

• Download airline apps

• Choose seats

• Check baggage limits

• Set up phone service or eSIM

• Notify your bank if needed

• Order foreign currency if you want cash

• Buy travel adapters

• Buy any missing travel essentials

Before Leaving

• Download offline maps

• Screenshot important reservations

• Download boarding passes

• Check into your flight

• Download entertainment

• Pack medications

• Charge devices

• Pack chargers

• Confirm airport transfer

• Check the weather

• Send your itinerary to someone at home

Documents to Have Accessible

• Passport

• Flight confirmations

• Hotel confirmations

• Travel insurance

• Transfer information

• Excursion confirmations

• Emergency contact information

I like having everything digitally organized, but I also keep screenshots of the most important information in case I don’t have service when I land.