Travel checklist
To help prepare for your upcoming trip, use this handy checklist to tick off the important things you need to cover.
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One week before departure
| Travel insurance | There's a range of travel insurance policies to suit different needs, ensure you've organised a policy before your trip. |
| Baggage | Check your carry-on and checked baggage meets the allowances for domestic travel. |
Day of departure
| Travel documents | Ensure you have the documents needed for domestic travel, which include your tickets and photo identification. |
| Flight status | Track real time departure information for your Qantas, QantasLink or codeshare flight before you head to the airport. |
| Check-in online | Check-in from home between 24 hours and 30 minutes before your departure, if eligible, plus request your seat. |
At least three months before departure
Make sure your passport is arranged well in advance of your departure date, valid for at least 6 months from departure and valid for the duration of your trip. It's also a good idea to leave a copy of your passport and travel documents with someone at home. Visit the IATA Travel Centre to check the passport validity requirements of your destination. |
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Check whether you need a visa for each of the countries you'll travel in. VisaCentral is a third party service provider that can assist with the process of visa applications for residents of Australia, Canada, Singapore, United Kingdom and United States. Application and processing fees apply. |
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Immunisations |
Visit the IATA Travel Centre to check the health requirements for all of the destinations in your trip. |
If your pet is staying home while you’re away, you may need to look into a boarding facility or pet sitting. We suggest you contact the RSPCA in Australia, or an accredited organisation or pet sitter in your country, for more information. |
One month before departure
| Travel accessories | Pick up travel accessories, from adaptors to luggage locks, and wallets to alarm clocks to make your trip hassle-free. |
One week before departure
Travel insurance |
Ensure you organise a travel insurance policy to suit your needs. |
USA, Canada and New Zealand travel requirements |
Check your requirements for travel to, from or within the USA including Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) and Secure Flight Information. Check Canada eTA and New Zealand eTA requirements. |
Travel money |
Sort your travel money before you go, to ensure you have local currency available on your arrival. |
If you are taking medications, make sure you have enough for your trip, and carry all medications in your carry on baggage. Read more tips on travelling with medications. |
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Make sure your carry-on and checked baggage meets the requirements including dangerous goods. |
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You should carry your e-ticket receipt at all times for your international flight and photographic identification must be produced at check-in. |
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Learn about restrictions and requirements relating to goods and currency you can take out of and bring into Australia. |
Day of departure
Travelling with more than your free checked baggage allocation? Pre-purchase additional baggage allowance online and save up to 30% on airport excess baggage rates. |
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Travel money |
Don't forget to sort your travel money, to spend in local currency wherever you land. |
Track real time departure information for your Qantas, QantasLink or codeshare flight before you head to the airport. |
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Check-in online between 24 hours and 2 hours before your departure, if eligible. |
Important information
Disclaimer: # VisaCentral is a CIBT company. Qantas takes no responsibility for lost or misplaced documents that may occur during application. Application and processing fees apply.