THE PRACTICAL APPROACH
Make the decision with the full picture
Work through the trip in travel order: traveller documents, entry and transit requirements, booking names, flight and baggage rules, accommodation, ground transport, payments, health needs and emergency contacts. Recheck information that can change shortly before departure.
Documents and entry checks
Requirements depend on nationality, residency, destination, transit points and trip purpose. Use the relevant government, embassy or authorised visa-provider source for each traveller.
- Check passport condition and destination-specific validity.
- Confirm visa, entry and transit requirements.
- Keep digital and offline copies of key documents.
Bookings and baggage
Match every reservation to the passport name. Review airport, terminal, connection time and baggage for each flight sector, especially where tickets were bought separately.
- Verify spelling and date of birth where shown.
- Check cabin and checked-baggage allowances.
- Confirm hotel address and first transfer.
Money, health and communication
Prepare more than one suitable payment method, inform relevant people of the itinerary and keep essential medication and documents accessible.
- Check card use, currency and access to emergency funds.
- Carry medication according to applicable travel rules.
- Save airline, hotel, insurer and local emergency contacts.
BEFORE YOU CONFIRM
Final booking checklist
- Names match travel documents
- Entry and transit sources rechecked
- Every flight sector and airport confirmed
- Baggage rules reviewed
- Arrival transfer and first-night address saved
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
When should I recheck entry requirements?
Check before booking and again close to departure because requirements can change. Use official sources relevant to the traveller’s nationality and route.
What should stay in hand luggage?
Keep essential documents, permitted medication, valuables and items needed during a delay, while following airline and security rules.
Do transit countries matter?
Yes. Airport changes, separate tickets or certain nationalities can create additional transit requirements.