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FAQ

What do I need for my trip?

Page last updated 15 March 2021

Before you travel, make sure have the following:1-2

  • Passport - Valid for at least six months beyond your return date.
  • Visas - For countries you’re visiting if required.
  • Travel itinerary - Accessible through your webmail account.
  • Mandatory vaccination documentation - Vaccinations may be required for entry into certain countries, or when returning to Australia. If you have an international vaccination certificate, ensure you take it with you.
  • Travel insurance - Choose your travel insurance wisely, ensuring you understand what it covers.
  • Glasses or contact lenses - Pack sunglasses, and if you wear glasses or contact lenses, take a spare set.
  • Vaccinations and medications - See your doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel overseas for advice regarding medications to take with you and recommended vaccinations for your trip.
  • First aid kit - Either purchase one that is pre-packed or make sure it has everything you need.
  • Toiletry kit - While you may be able to buy toiletries overseas, they may not have the same brands or quality.

Sources & Citations

  1. Centers for disease control and prevention. Yellow Book 2020. Available from: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/yellowbook-home- (accessed June 2020)
  2. Travelvax. Travel check list available from: https://www.travelvax.com.au/ (accessed June 2020)