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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)