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    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

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