In the midst of your excitement, it can be easy to forget an important piece of information before your trip abroad. These are some of the essential checklists to help you remember the key components.
Important Documents Checklist
- Ensure that you have completed all program paperwork and submitted it to the concerned authority, including any hard-copy forms needed (e.g. medical history form etc).
- Check the website of the concerned department and the specific information sheets, travel alerts, and travel warnings for the locations to which you will be travelling.
- Make copies of the ID page of your passport.
- Register your travel plans.
Medical Checklist
- Check for recommendations with your personal physician for travel to your destination(s).
- If there are recommended vaccinations or medications for your destination(s), visit a travel clinic to explore vaccination options.
- Manage any prescription medications you may need. Get a letter from your doctor listing your medications and explaining why you need them. Carry instructions for treating any allergies or other unique medical conditions you might have.
- Have a health and dental check up before you travel.
Finances Checklist
- Make sure that you will have access to funds in case you should need to make unexpected purchases (ex. cancelled flights, extra meals, etc.).
- Arrange for your bills to be paid while you are traveling.
Travel Logistics Checklist
- Investigate the local conditions, laws, legal system, political landscape, weather, and culture of the place you’re visiting.
- Make sure your covered luggage tags are labeled with your information. Also, place your contact information inside each piece of luggage.
- Familiarize yourself with the luggage guidelines for air travel and find out how much luggage your airline will allow.
- Confirm your flights or transport with your airline or road transport service and reserve seats.
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Marryum Farrukh Shah is an avid observer of travel and culture in Pakistan. She is a graduate in Mass Communication and works as a content writer for Kluchit.
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