A practical checklist of the documents to sort before a trip — passports, visas, insurance, bookings and consent forms. Save them in your vault, keep them offline for the journey, and set reminders so nothing expires mid-trip. It's a starting point, not legal advice — always check your destination's entry requirements.
Check every traveller's passport and how long it stays valid past your return date
Note each passport number, issue date and expiry date
Confirm whether your destination requires a visa, and which type
Check passport and visa validity rules for your destination — requirements vary by country, so verify the official ones
Before you fly
Travel insurance policy and emergency contact number
Flight, train or ferry tickets and boarding details
Hotel or accommodation bookings and confirmations
Car rental, transfers and any tour reservations
Child travel consent form, if one is needed — check your destination's and airline's requirements
Driving licence or international driving permit, if you'll drive
For families with children
A passport (and visa, if required) for every child
Birth certificate, in case proof of relationship is asked for
Child travel consent form when a child travels with one parent or another adult — requirements vary, so check them
Vaccination records, if your destination requires them
A profile for each child so their documents stay together
Keep it with you offline and on time
Save the documents you need to your phone in advance so they open without a connection
Set a “valid until” date on each passport and visa to get an email reminder before it expires
Share a copy with a travel agent or relative through a link that expires and can be revoked
FAQ
What documents do I need for international travel?
Usually a valid passport, any required visa, travel insurance, and your bookings — plus consent forms for children in some cases. Requirements vary by country, so always check your destination's official entry rules.
How long should my passport be valid?
Many countries ask for several months of validity beyond your travel dates, but the exact rule depends on your destination. Check the official entry requirements and set a renewal reminder early.
What documents do children need to travel?
Typically their own passport and any required visa, and sometimes a travel consent form or birth certificate. See our child documents checklist, and check your destination's requirements.
Can I access the checklist offline?
Yes. Save the documents you need to your phone in advance and open them without internet — handy at the airport or in roaming. Doki.help works offline as a PWA once documents are saved ahead of time.
How do I avoid documents expiring during a trip?
Set a “valid until” date on each passport, visa and insurance policy, and a reminder arrives by email before it expires. The reminder comes 30, 7 and 1 day before that date.