60 days before
- Verify passport has 6+ months validity beyond return date
- Apply for or renew any required visas
- Check vaccination and health entry requirements
- Book flights and refundable accommodation
- Confirm travel insurance coverage
30 days before
- Book non-refundable accommodation and long-distance transport
- Print and file copies of confirmations
- Arrange pet care, mail hold, and home security
- Notify your bank of travel dates
- Order any foreign currency needed for arrival
7 days before
- Check-in for flights when window opens (24h)
- Confirm airport transfers
- Download offline maps and translation packs
- Charge power banks
- Print or save digital boarding passes and hotel confirmations
Day of departure
- Passport, visa printouts, and second ID
- Wallet with two cards (Visa + Mastercard, separate pockets)
- Local currency for arrival transport
- Charged phone and one full power bank
- Medications in carry-on, in original bottles