Holiday Checklist & International Travel Checklist (Free, Printable)

Holiday checklist

Your international travel checklist, from passport to phone data.

Tick off everything before you fly: documents, phone and data, money, health, packing and home. Your ticks are saved on this device, and you can print it or save it as a PDF.

✈️ Where are you going?

See the plug type and eSIM price for your destination.

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Documents

Passport valid for your whole tripMany countries ask for 6 months left on arrival. Check the entry rules for your destination.Visa, ESTA or eVisa if your destination needs oneUK travellers: GOV.UK foreign travel advice lists entry requirements for every country.Travel insurance bought and policy saved on your phoneGHIC or EHIC card for Europe (UK residents)Boarding passes, hotel and car hire confirmations downloadedDriving licence (and an International Driving Permit where needed)

Phone and data

Travel eSIM bought and installed at home on Wi-FiThe data allowance starts when you land, not when you install it.Data roaming turned off on your main SIMKeep your usual SIM on for calls, texts and bank codes; data runs on the eSIM.Phone unlocked and eSIM compatible (dial *#06#: an EID means yes)Offline maps and translation packs downloadedPlug adapter for your destinationPick your destination above to see the plug type.Power bank charged (hand luggage only on flights)Photos backed up and important documents saved offline

Money

Travel-friendly debit or credit card with no foreign feesBank app working and card not blocked for travelSome local cash for taxis and tips

Health

Prescription medicines in original packaging, plus a copy of the prescriptionBasic first-aid kit, sun cream and insect repellentVaccinations checked for your destination

Packing

Clothes for the weather, plus one warm layer for the planeLiquids in a clear bag within cabin limitsPhone, watch and headphone chargersBags weighed against your airline's limits

Before you leave home

Heating, water and appliances off; windows lockedBins out, post held or collected, plants wateredSpare key with a neighbour or family memberOnline check-in done and route to the airport planned

Questions

What should I do before going on holiday?

Check your passport and entry requirements, buy travel insurance, sort your phone data, order a plug adapter, download offline maps and boarding passes, and secure your home. The checklist above covers each step and saves your ticks on this device.

How do I use my phone abroad without roaming charges?

Buy a travel eSIM before you fly and install it at home on Wi-Fi. Turn off data roaming on your main SIM, keep it on for calls, texts and bank codes, and use the eSIM for data when you land.

Do I need a plug adapter?

UK plugs are Type G. Most of Europe uses Types C and F, the USA and Japan use Types A and B, and Australia uses Type I. Choose your destination above to see its plug type.