Before You Leave: Travel Readiness Checklist

Use this checklist in the days leading up to departure to ensure you are fully prepared for international, faculty-led travel to Australia.

🛂 Travel Documents

☐ Passport valid for the duration of travel

☐ Passport photocopy (paper + digital backup)

☐ Required travel visa approved and accessible

☐ Airline tickets or confirmation saved digitally

☐ Emergency contact information saved in phone

💳 Money & Banking

☐ Bank and credit card companies notified of travel to Australia

☐ International transaction and ATM fees reviewed

☐ Plan for accessing funds in Australia (ATM usage)

☐ Knowledge of how to contact bank if a card is lost or frozen

☐ Small amount of backup cash plan (if needed)

🎒 Luggage & Packing

☐ Checked bag weighed (50 lb / 23 kg maximum)

☐ Carry-on complies with international and domestic size limits

☐ Luggage inspected (zippers, wheels, handles secure)

☐ Carry-on packed with essentials (medications, documents, change of clothes)

☐ Liquids packed according to carry-on rules

☐ Power adapter included

☐ Comfortable walking shoes packed

☐ Clothing packed for both warm and cool weather

☐ Laundry plan understood (pack for ~5 days)

📱 Technology & Connectivity

☐ Phone updated and fully backed up

☐ Chargers packed (phone, laptop, tablet)

☐ Important documents saved offline on device

☐ Family informed of time zone differences

☐ Plan for international communication (Wi-Fi, SIM, or roaming)

🧠 Health & Comfort

☐ Prescription medications packed in carry-on

☐ Copies of prescriptions (if applicable)

☐ Travel-size toiletries packed

☐ Neck pillow, earplugs, or sleep mask ready

☐ Immune support started (if used)

☐ Refillable water bottle ready

👥 Professional & Personal Responsibility

☐ Friends and family notified of travel plans

☐ Understanding of professional travel expectations

☐ Commitment to being on time for all travel and group activities

☐ Awareness of team travel responsibilities

☐ Willingness to communicate concerns, illness, or discomfort promptly

🌏 Mindset Check

☐ Ready for long travel days

☐ Open to cultural differences and new environments

☐ Prepared to represent yourself, the program, and the university professionally

☐ Appreciative of the opportunity to learn and travel internationally

Final Reminder

This experience is both a professional and personal journey. Preparation ensures not only a smoother trip—but a more meaningful one.