Travel Checklists
Passport and Visa Basics
Prepare for international travel with notes on passport validity, visa checks, transit rules, names, entry requirements, documents and final checks.
What to check
Passport validity, visa rules, transit requirements, names, entry forms and supporting documents.
When to check
Before booking international travel and again before departure.
Ideal for
Any traveller crossing international borders or transiting another country.
Review time
Allow extra time where visas, passport renewal or supporting documents are needed.
Good to know
Entry rules can change and may depend on nationality, route and purpose of travel.
Travel note
Check official requirements for every country visited or transited.
Why documents matter
Incorrect or missing travel documents can disrupt travel before the trip begins.
Passport validity
Many destinations require a minimum passport validity beyond the travel dates.
Visa requirements
Visa rules vary by nationality, destination, purpose of travel and length of stay.
Transit rules
Some countries require transit documents even when not leaving the airport.
Names on bookings
Traveller names should match the passport or official travel document.
Children and consent
Children may need extra documents when travelling with one parent or another adult.
Copies and backups
Keep secure copies of documents, visas, insurance and emergency contacts.
Final checks
Review passports, visas, entry forms, transit rules and document names before departure.
Why documents matter
Incorrect or missing travel documents can disrupt travel before the trip begins.
Passport validity
Many destinations require a minimum passport validity beyond the travel dates.
Visa requirements
Visa rules vary by nationality, destination, purpose of travel and length of stay.
Transit rules
Some countries require transit documents even when not leaving the airport.
Names on bookings
Traveller names should match the passport or official travel document.
Children
Children may need extra documents when travelling with one parent or another adult.
Copies
Keep secure copies of documents, visas, insurance and emergency contacts.
Final checks
Review passports, visas, entry forms, transit rules and document names before departure.