Traveler's Checklist (2024)

FAQs

What is the traveler's checklist? ›

GET REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, such as your passport and visas. GET ENROLLED in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for security and emergency alerts. GET INSURED for medical, evacuation, and other unexpected expenses. United States Department of State.

How many clothes are required for a 10-day trip? Follow the 5-4-3-2-1 packing trick, where you pack five tops, four bottoms, three dresses, three pairs of shoes, two swimsuits, two bags, and one of each of a few miscellaneous accessories.

Safeguard your passport. While overseas, carry copies of your passport ID page and foreign visa with you at all times. If your passport is lost or stolen, report it immediately to the nearest embassy or consulate, or at 1-877-487-2778.

You'll need to show your passport at your first point of entry into Europe, again when you exit Europe, and to reenter the US. But you'll encounter virtually no border checks between most European countries, thanks to a series of treaties known as the Schengen Agreement.

We believe the secret to becoming a light packer is the 54321 method. For a weeklong holiday, that means you'll need: five shirts and/or T-shirts, four pairs of trousers, three accessories (think hats, belts and sunglasses), two pairs of shoes and one pair of swimming trunks.

Is it better to fold or roll clothes when packing? ›

Generally, it's better to roll clothes because it takes up less space and allows you to pack more while reducing wrinkles. However, rolling clothes is time-consuming, so folding can also be efficient depending on the type of clothes you're packing and your available space.

The 5-4-3-2-1 method of packing is bringing 5 pairs of socks and underwear, 4 tops, 3 bottoms, 2 pairs of shoes, and 1 hat. It's a great minimalist travel rule of thumb to follow.

A good rule of thumb is to carry $50-$100 a day in the local currency while travelling. Remember, though, that cash may not be the best option to pay for travel expenses. Credit cards offer great rewards, lower transaction fees, and can help you get a better exchange rate.

Organization: A checklist helps you stay organized by listing all the items you need to pack for your trip. It ensures that you don't overlook crucial essentials, reducing the chances of forgetting important items.

A Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) rule [31 CFR 103.33(g)]—often called the “Travel” rule—requires all financial institutions to pass on certain information to the next financial institution, in certain funds transmittals involving more than one financial institution.

A passport is required for all international travel. If you're traveling anywhere overseas, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. for international air travel.