A well-packed suitcase starts not with clothes, but with documents. This checklist is built so that you forget nothing — and carry nothing extra. Run through it a couple of days before departure, not on your last night.
In short: passport and visa, tickets and vouchers (on paper and on your phone), insurance, bank cards plus some cash, medication, a plug adapter, clothes for the weather and dress code, and copies of your documents. Everything valuable and all your documents go in your carry-on. Digital tickets and vouchers are always available in My bookings.
01 / DocumentsDocuments — pack these first
This is the one category you can't buy once you arrive. Check your passport's validity: many countries require it to remain valid for at least 6 more months beyond your return date — confirm the exact rule for your destination.
- Passport and, if required, a visa (or eVisa confirmation).
- Tickets and hotel/transfer vouchers — a printout and a copy on your phone.
- Insurance policy with the assistance hotline number.
- Copies of your passport and visas — stored separately from the originals and in the cloud.
- Driving licence (an international permit if you plan to rent a car).
02 / MoneyCards and cash
Take two cards from different banks plus some cash in the local currency or in dollars/euros — for transfers, tips and any surprises in your first hours. Check in advance whether your cards will work at your destination, and let your bank know you're travelling.
03 / First-aidFirst-aid and medication
Always carry personal medication in your hand luggage, in its original packaging. For prescription drugs, keep a prescription or a doctor's note with you — ideally translated: border officers may ask for proof.
- Personal prescription medication + a prescription or note.
- Painkiller, fever reducer, something for the stomach.
- Plasters, antiseptic, basic dressings.
- Sunscreen and insect repellent — for warm destinations.
04 / EssentialsClothing, gadgets, small stuff
Pack your clothes for the weather and the dress code: light for the beach, warm for the mountains, modest and tidy for temples and restaurants. Don't forget a universal plug adapter — socket types vary from country to country.
05 / Before you leaveA final check before you go
Cross-check your booking
Open My bookings and make sure the dates, names and flights match your documents.
Charge and save offline
Charge your phone and power bank, and save your tickets, vouchers and maps offline in case you lose signal.
Weigh your bags
Check the weight and size against your airline's limits so you don't pay extra at the airport.
Share your itinerary
Send a copy of your documents and your travel plan to someone staying home.
06 / FAQFrequently asked
What must go in my carry-on?
All your documents, money, medication, gadgets and one change of underwear. If your suitcase is delayed, you'll still have the essentials for the first day.
Do I need to print my tickets and vouchers?
The digital versions from My bookings are usually enough, but a paper copy helps if your phone dies or you're checked at the border.
How do I bring prescription medication abroad?
Carry them in your hand luggage in their original packaging and keep a prescription or doctor's note with you, ideally translated. Check the restrictions on the embassy's site.
Where can I ask if I'm still unsure?
Message our bot @sales_travel_bot or call support at 8 800 100-06-46 — we'll help confirm exactly what your particular route requires.