Travel checklist generator
Build a travel checklist for your trip in a few taps: the documents you need, money and cards, tech, health and a packing list. Tick things off as you go, then print it, copy it or download it.
Travel checklist
International · 1 week · Leisure · Flying
Your checklist: 33 items
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Documents
0/9Money & cards
0/3Tech & power
0/6Health
0/2Packing essentials
0/5Before you leave
0/8Entry, visa, passport and health requirements differ by destination and nationality and can change. Check the destination’s official government sources and your airline before you travel.
Documents most people forget
The passport is rarely what goes wrong. These are the travel documents that catch people out at check-in or the border. Rules vary, so check each one against your destination’s official entry requirements.
- Passport validity, not just the expiry dateMany countries want your passport valid for some months beyond your stay, and some want blank pages. Check the rule for your destination, not only that the passport hasn't expired.
- A visa or electronic travel authorizationSome destinations that don't need a visa still ask for an online authorization approved before you board. Apply through the official government site.
- An International Driving PermitIf you plan to drive abroad, some countries and rental desks want a permit alongside your home licence.
- A consent letter for childrenWhen a child travels with one parent or another adult, some countries and airlines ask for a signed letter from the absent parent.
- Proof of return or onward travelAirlines and border officers sometimes ask how and when you're leaving, especially on one-way tickets.
- Copies you can reach offlineIf a bag goes missing or the phone signal drops, copies of your passport and bookings saved offline make the next step much easier.
Printable international travel checklist
A complete international travel checklist for a week away by air with a rental car. Use the generator above to tailor it, or print this list as it is.
Travel document checklist
- Passport, checked against the destination's validity rule
- Visa, eTA or entry authorization, if your destination requires one
- Proof of return or onward travel
- Boarding passes, or the airline app with you checked in
- Flight confirmation and booking reference
- Hotel or accommodation confirmations
- Rental car voucher and pick-up details
- Driving licence (the physical card)
- International Driving Permit, if required
- Travel insurance policy and its emergency number
- Vaccination or health documents, if required
- Emergency contacts, plus your embassy or consulate details
Money & cards
- Two payment cards, carried separately
- Check your cards' foreign transaction fees
- A little local currency for arrival
- Cash or a card for tolls, fuel and parking
Tech & power
- Phone, charger and cable
- Power adapter for the destination's plug type
- Roaming plan or a local eSIM
- Power bank in your carry-on
- Offline maps downloaded for where you're going
- Headphones
Health
- Small first-aid kit and pain relief
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
International travel packing list
- Clothes for a week, planned to re-wear
- Toiletries, with liquids in a clear bag for security
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm layer and travel pillow for the flight
- Reusable water bottle (empty through security)
Before you leave
- Save copies of your passport, ID and bookings offline
- Check whether your bank wants to know you're travelling
- Check in online and note the check-in and bag-drop times
- Check your fare's baggage allowance
- Note free-cancellation deadlines for hotels and cars
- Confirm rental pick-up time and what insurance is included
- Register with your government's traveller program, if it has one
- Share your itinerary with someone at home
- Plan the ride or parking to and from the airport
Travel checklist questions
Short answers about travel documents, passports, visas and packing.
What should be on a travel checklist?
Start with documents (passport or ID, visa or entry authorization if needed, bookings and insurance), then money and cards, phone and power, health items, packing essentials, and the jobs to do before you leave, such as saving copies offline and noting check-in times and cancellation deadlines. The generator above builds this for your trip type.
What documents do I need to travel internationally?
Most international trips need a valid passport, any visa or electronic travel authorization your destination requires, your flight and accommodation confirmations, and travel insurance details. Depending on the trip you may also need proof of onward travel, a driving licence and International Driving Permit, a consent letter for children, or health documents. Requirements depend on your destination and nationality, so check the destination's official government entry requirements.
How long does my passport need to be valid to travel?
It depends on the destination. Some countries only need your passport to be valid for the length of your stay, while many ask for three or six months of validity beyond your arrival or departure, and some ask for blank pages. Check the destination's official entry requirements and your airline's rules well before you travel.
How do I know if I need a visa or an eTA?
Check the official government website of the country you're visiting, or your own government's travel advice pages. Rules depend on your nationality, the purpose and the length of your stay. Some visa-free trips still need an electronic authorization approved before you board.
What should I pack for international travel?
Beyond clothes and toiletries, an international travel packing list usually adds a power adapter for the destination's plug type, a roaming plan or local eSIM, two payment cards kept separately, a little local currency, any medication in its original packaging, and a layer for the flight. Tick the options above to tailor the packing checklist for traveling abroad.
Should I keep digital copies of my travel documents?
Yes. A copy of your passport, ID, insurance and bookings saved on your phone and somewhere separate from the originals helps if something is lost or stolen. Carry the originals as well; a copy does not replace a passport at a border.
Is this travel checklist generator free, and does it save my list?
It's free and needs no sign-up. Your choices and ticks are saved in this browser on this device only. You can also print it, save it as a PDF from the print dialog, copy it as text or download a .txt file.
Can TripCache keep my travel documents with my trip?
Yes. The free TripCache app has a document vault for tickets, boarding passes, passport and visa copies, insurance and hotel documents, kept beside your itinerary and cancellation deadlines. You can lock the vault with an optional PIN, Face ID or fingerprint, and cached documents open without a connection.
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