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First international trip document checklist

A simple document stack for Indian travellers taking their first trip abroad, from passport validity to arrival backups.

How to use this

First-time Indian travellers comparing visa-friendly countries and short international breaks.

Start 30-45 days before travel, then recheck 72 hours before departure.

Before booking

  • - Passport with at least six months validity beyond return date.
  • - Visa or e-visa requirement checked for your exact passport and route.
  • - Name match across passport, flight, hotel, and insurance documents.
  • - International card or forex plan confirmed before final payment.

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  • - Passport scan, visa approval, flight tickets, hotel address, and insurance policy.
  • - Return ticket and proof of funds where immigration may ask.
  • - Emergency contacts, embassy/consulate details, and hotel phone number.
  • - Offline maps from airport to first stay.

Arrival confidence

  • - First-day transport booked or clearly understood.
  • - Local SIM/eSIM plan or roaming pack decided.
  • - Small amount of local currency for airport transport and food.