Free Resource
The Complete Pre-Trip Checklist
Everything worth sorting before you fly — free to use right here, or have us send it to you on WhatsApp.
2–4 Weeks Before
Check passport validity (most countries need 6 months left)
Apply for visa if required — start early, don't wait for the last week
Book travel insurance
Note down embassy/consulate contact for your destination
Check destination entry requirements (vaccinations, permits)
1 Week Before
Confirm all bookings — flights, hotels, transfers
Check-in online where possible / note check-in windows
Inform your bank of international travel (avoid card blocks)
Download offline maps and translation apps for your destination
Get local currency or confirm card acceptance
The Night Before
Charge all devices + pack chargers/adapters
Keep travel documents (passport, visa, tickets, insurance) in one place
Weigh your luggage against airline limits
Set multiple alarms for an early flight
Screenshot/print your itinerary in case of no signal
Day Of
Arrive at the airport with buffer time (international: 3hrs, domestic: 2hrs)
Keep documents + phone easily accessible, not buried in luggage
Save your hotel address in the local language for taxis
Share your itinerary with someone back home
Planning something specific? Lumina Journeys can handle all of this for you — visas, insurance, the works.