Travel Documents
Passport, identification, permits, and travel document requirements.
Entry requirements by country
9 articlesWhat documents do I need to enter Mexico?
To enter Mexico, you need a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity, and most travelers also need a Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) tourist card.
What documents do I need when entering Japan?
To enter Japan you need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a completed Japan Visit Web entry record, and proof of onward travel.
Which documents do I need to enter Canada?
To enter Canada you need a valid passport and either a visa or an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization), depending on your nationality.
What documents do I need to enter America?
To enter the United States you need a valid passport plus either a visa or an approved ESTA, depending on your nationality.
What documents do I need to bring to Australia?
To enter Australia you need a valid passport and a visa - even short tourist visits require an electronic visa such as the ETA or eVisitor.
What documents do I need to travel to Thailand?
To enter Thailand you need a passport valid for 6 months and either a visa exemption (most Western travelers) or an approved visa on arrival.
What documents do I need to travel to the UK?
To enter the UK you need a valid passport and, since 2025, most visa-exempt visitors also need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
What documents do I need to travel to the Schengen Area?
To enter the Schengen Area you need a passport valid 3+ months beyond your departure and, from October 2025, an approved ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers.
What documents do I need to travel internationally?
For international travel you need a passport, possibly a visa, proof of onward travel, accommodation, sufficient funds, and country-specific entry forms.
Supporting documents
8 articlesDo I need a hotel booking confirmation to enter a country?
Most countries either require or strongly recommend that travelers show a hotel booking confirmation at immigration as proof of accommodation.
Do I need a return ticket to travel abroad?
Most countries expect proof of onward or return travel - your destination's immigration and your airline both check this before letting you board or enter.
What is a travel itinerary and why do I need one?
A travel itinerary is a written summary of your trip - flights, hotels, and activities - used at immigration, visa applications, and hotel check-in.
What travel insurance documents do I need?
Many countries require proof of travel insurance with minimum medical coverage. Bring your policy certificate, insurer contact details, and emergency hotline number.
What is a yellow fever certificate and when is it required?
A yellow fever certificate (ICVP) proves you have been vaccinated against yellow fever and is required for entry into many African and South American countries.
Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP)?
If you plan to drive abroad, most countries require an International Driving Permit (IDP) in addition to your home driver's license. The IDP translates your license.
What is a customs declaration form?
A customs declaration form is the document you complete on arrival to tell customs officers what you are bringing into the country - especially money, food, and goods.
What documents do I need when traveling with children?
Children need their own passport, and in many cases a notarized consent letter from absent parents, plus their own visas or travel authorizations.
Passports & IDs
3 articlesHow long does my passport need to be valid to travel?
Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure date - some require less, but airlines often deny boarding either way.
Can I travel with a national ID card instead of a passport?
You can use a national ID card for some intra-EU travel and a few other regional routes, but a passport is required for almost all international flights.
What is an emergency travel document?
An emergency travel document (ETD) is a one-way temporary passport issued by your consulate when your passport is lost, stolen, or destroyed abroad.
At hotel check-in
3 articlesDo I need a passport to book a hotel on trip1?
No. You don't need a passport to book a hotel on trip1 - just a valid email address. The hotel will ask for ID at check-in, not trip1.
What ID do I need to present at hotel check-in?
Hotels accept any valid government-issued photo ID at check-in - passport, national ID, or driver's license. For international stays, bring your passport.
Can I use a digital booking confirmation at hotel check-in?
Yes - almost all hotels accept a digital trip1 booking confirmation on your phone at check-in. A printed copy is rarely required but handy as backup.
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