Before You Leave: Travel Checklist

  • Local currency

  • Itinerary and budget

  • Itinerary and hotel information left with someone at home in case of emergency

  • Flight preparation

  • Health and travel insurance

  • Passport: check expiry date, make copies, and leave a copy at home

  • Entry visas and departure tax

  • Proper forms filled out (visa, tourist card)

  • Documentation for children

  • Immunizations up to date

  • Vaccinations, medications, prescriptions, extra pair of glasses

  • Copies of prescriptions and eyeglasses in case they are lost or stolen while travelling

  • Know where the Canadian Embassy is in the country you are visiting, register with the Canadian Government Office

  • Have the travel report for the destination country

  • International drivers license if needed

  • Know some local language (commonly asked questions)