Check passport expiry dates. Some countries require 6 months unexpired validity   www.ukpa.gov.uk

Check need for children to have own passports       www.ukpa.gov.uk

Research destination if unusual. Look at FCO fact sheets  Find out more

Check new visa regulations for the USA      Visa regulations

Check health requirements with your GP and FCO site. Go to Health Abroad Checklist

Allow sufficient time for vaccinations

Obtain and copy form E-111 (Europe) Find out more

Know vaccination/medical pack/sterile needles requirement for destination

Check visa requirements Find out more

Check Foreign & Commonwealth site for destination risks/advice Advice

Consider travel insurance. Go to Travel Insurance Checklist

Consider money arrangements credit card/currency/travellers cheques

Consider booking method is secure (print out everything). Use ABTA source

Order maps/Travel guide/phrase books for planned itinerary

Consider documentation for driving car abroad Go to Travel Car Abroad Checklist

Arrange a second form of photographic ID in addition to passport

Check local laws, especially attitudes to alcohol/drugs

Check local dress codes

Check weather for your destination at relevant season. Find out more

Consider need for special clothes

Make arrangements with your mobile phone supplier for use abroad