The travel packing checklist
A complete, save-and-print packing list for any international trip — so nothing essential gets left behind.
Save this for later or print it, then tick things off as you pack.
Documents & money
- Passport valid for 6+ months, plus a photocopy
- Visa or entry permit if your destination needs one
- Travel insurance certificate
- Cards and some local cash
- Flight, hotel and transfer confirmations
Stay connected
- A travel eSIM set up before you fly
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Universal travel adapter
- Offline maps and key addresses saved
Clothing & toiletries
- Outfits for the climate, plus one warm layer
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Swimwear and a rain layer
- A modest outfit for temples or religious sites
- Travel-size toiletries
Health & safety
- Prescription medication and a copy of the prescription
- Small first-aid kit and painkillers
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Hand sanitiser and tissues
- A backup of your documents and emergency contacts
Before you go
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