International travel checklist

International Travel Checklist lists all the things you need to think of before your trip.

They say that getting there is half the fun, but getting ready to get there can be stressful. To make your travel preparations a little easier, we have put together this checklist of things to pack and things to do before you leave.

Cross out items you will not need or add items, and then keep the international travel checklist by your suitcase to check off as you pack.

Things you need to organise BEFORE THE TRIP

Tick the box once you have organised it. Cross out anything that is not applicable to you. Add anything else you may think of.

Print off the International travel checklist first

[_] Make photocopies x 2 of all documentation (credit cards, licence, passport, visa, tickets, hotel invoice, insurance, vaccinations) keep one at home and one in your luggage.

[_] Contact Australian Govt and let them know where you are going and when. Also contact the Australian embassy within the country you are visiting.

Legal Documentation

[_] Apply for passport

[_] Apply for visa

[_] Apply for International drivers license

[_] Credit card/s (contact bank to let them know where you will be using them)

[_] Currency/travellers checks

Health

[_] Vaccinations

[_] Health documentation

[_] Refill prescriptions

[_] Prepare first aid kit (bandages, band aids, aspirin, antacid tablets, antibiotic cream, insect repellent,sunscreen, towelettes, ear plugs, sewing kit)

Insurance

[_] Travel cancellation insurance

[_] Travel insurance (loss of baggage etc.)

[_] Medical insurance

Reservations

[_] Transportation (air/boat)reservations/tickets

[_] Hotel reservations

[_] Rental car reservations

[_] Special events at destination reservations/tickets (tours, restaurants, sports, festivals etc.)

Home

This part of the international travel checklist is also within the domestic, solo and disabled checklists.

[_] House-sitters

[_] Pet-sitters/boarding kennels

[_] Stop newspaper delivery

[_] Cancel newspaper or get neighbour to collect

[_] Provide itinerary information to friends and family

[_] Leave house key and trip itinerary with a neighbour, friend or family

[_] Organise watering and checking of house (neighbour, family, fiend)

[_] Give a contact number to neighbour, friend and family (mobile, hotel, embassy)

[_] Arrange for bill payment

[_] Arrange for friend, family or neighbor to check calls on answering machine and clear them

[_] Arrange for someone to check swimming pool if you have one

[_] Use up food in refrigerator

Destination

[_] Get guidebooks

[_] Research things to do while there

[_] Get cash, including currency at destination

[_] Emergency information and quarantine/customs information

[_] Check expected weather at destination

[_] Check local laws

[_] Get phrase books for other languages

[_] Locate commercial maps

[_] Print itinerary maps from Yahoo

[_] Business cards (optional)

[_] Playing cards or travel games

Technology

[_] Video camera

[_] Film for video camera

[_] Charger for video camera

[_] Make sure you recharge video camera

[_] Playback connection for video camera

[_] Still camera/digital camera

[_] Film for still camera

[_] Rechargeable Batteries

[_] Make sure you recharge batteries

[_] Laptop

[_] Charger for laptop

[_] Make sure you recharge laptop

[_] Set up laptop to pick up and send e-mail while at destination

[_] Mobile phone

[_] Charger for phone

[_] Make sure you recharge phone

[_] Adapter plug for foreign electricity

[_] Ipod or equivalent/ make sure it is recharged

Whilst travelling

[_] Reading material

[_] Inflatable neck support for airplane

[_] Snacks/drinks

[_] Airline socks

[_] Ear plugs

[_] Ipod or equivalent

Misc

[_] Binoculars

[_] Suitcases/rucksacks

[_] Day backpacks

[_] Alarm clock

[_] Coil heater, cup, and instant coffee

[_] Umbrella

[_] Laundry bag

[_] Charge toothbrushes

[_] Refilled bathroom things, including matches

[_] Plastic bags for general use

[_] Make a list of people you need to buy gifts for

[_] Beach towel (can double up as bath towel)

[_] Flannel/hand towel

[_] Fold up rain coat/poncho

[_] Sunglasses

[_] Toiletries (deodorant, talc, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, depilatories, razors, shaving cream, after shave, makeup, perfume, hair brush, comb, small hairspray, hair dryer)

Clothing

The clothing you pack will be dependent on the weather. Ensure clothing is comfortable and doesn't need to be ironed. You may want to add to the following on your list:

[_] 2 x long trousers

[_] 2 x shorts

[_] 2 x long sleeve tops

[_] 2 x short sleeved tops or singlets

[_] Light jacket (feather down are very lightweight)

[_] 2 x evening tops/dresses (female) shirts (male)

[_] 2 - 3 pairs socks

[_] Sandals and thongs for showers or beach

[_] Sneakers/comfortable walking shoes

[_] Shoes for going out

[_] Hats

[_] Underwear for every day away

[_] Spare underwear, etc, separate from luggage in case the luggage gets lost

Don't forget to print off this international travel checklist or save it to your computer.

International Travel Checklist is only one of our checklists. Check the Domestic travel checklist, solo travel checklist and disabled travel checklist.

Please contact us and let us know if there are any checklists you think we should add.

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