Travel · 13 recordsTravel abroad

Most international trips that go wrong do so before the plane: a passport too close to expiry, an entry authorisation nobody knew was needed, a bank card blocked on the first purchase. This checks the documents and entry rules first, arranges insurance, money and a phone plan, and keeps copies of everything somewhere reachable.

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Goal

An international trip with nothing blocked at the airport Week 6

Documents, entry rules, insurance and money sorted early.

Documents and entry rules Week 3

The things that can stop the trip before it starts.

  • Check passport validity and blank pages against every country's rulesDo firstDay 2
  • Check visa or online travel authorisation requirementsDo firstDay 4
  • Check vaccination or health requirementsDay 10
  • Buy travel insurance that covers the whole tripDo firstWeek 2

Money, phone and copies Week 6

So the first day abroad is not spent fixing them.

  • Check card fees and carry two cards kept apartWeek 4
  • Arrange a phone plan or an eSIMWeek 5
  • Save copies of passport, insurance and bookings offlineDo firstWeek 5
  • Pack plug adapters, medication and the documents folderDo firstWeek 6
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Departure

Week 610:00240 min
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Before you fly

Passport: valid for the whole trip plus any extra time required, often six months Entry: visa or online authorisation, applied for on official sites only Insurance: medical cover and cancellation Money: two cards, fees checked, a little local currency Phone: roaming plan or eSIM Copies: passport, insurance, bookings, saved offline Plugs: the right adapters Medication: in hand luggage, with prescriptions if needed

Questions

Travel abroad, answered.

Many countries require it to be valid for at least six months beyond your stay, and some need blank pages too. Check the rules for every country you are entering or transiting, since airlines can refuse boarding before you get anywhere near a border.
Possibly, even for a short holiday. Several countries now require an online authorisation in advance for visitors who do not need a visa, such as the ESTA for the United States. Official government sites are the place to apply, not third-party agents.
Check the foreign transaction fees, tell the bank if it still asks for travel notices, and carry two cards kept in different places. A small amount of local currency helps on arrival, but cards usually get a better rate than airport exchanges.
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