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02 / Before you arrive

Get the practical
things sorted.

A useful checklist for the first hours in a new country: getting online, leaving the airport, paying for things and finding your way around.

Start with these essentials.

The details vary by destination. Use these prompts to know what to check, then confirm current rules with the official provider.

01 — ARRIVAL

Know how you’ll leave the airport

Identify the official taxi rank, train or bus station, and ride-hailing pickup zone before landing.

  • Save your accommodation address offline.
  • Check typical fares and payment methods.
  • Ignore unsolicited offers inside the terminal.
Read more: arrival and airport transfers
02 — CONNECTIVITY

Get online without surprises

Check whether your phone is unlocked and whether an eSIM or local SIM suits your trip.

  • Compare data allowance and coverage.
  • Use official counters or trusted providers.
  • Keep booking details available offline.
Read more: connectivity before you fly
03 — MONEY

Have more than one way to pay

Card acceptance, cash habits and ATM fees differ. Carry a backup payment method.

  • Know the local currency and rough conversion.
  • Check foreign transaction and ATM fees.
  • Choose local-currency billing when offered.
Currency converter ↗ Read more: money and backup payments
04 — GETTING AROUND

Learn the local transport basics

Find out whether the city uses transit cards, contactless bank cards, ticket apps or cash fares.

  • Check service hours and airport connections.
  • Download the official transit app if available.
  • Confirm the vehicle and driver before boarding.
Open Google Maps ↗ Read more: getting around on day one
05 — EVERYDAY DETAILS

Pack for the place, not just the flight

Check weather, plug type, voltage and clothing expectations for the places you plan to visit.

  • Bring the correct travel adapter.
  • Pack medication in original packaging.
  • Carry a layer for air-conditioned transport.
Plug reference ↗ Read more: packing for the place
06 — ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Verify the paperwork yourself

Visa rules, passport validity and arrival forms can change. Check official immigration and embassy sources.

  • Confirm visa rules for your passport.
  • Check passport validity and blank-page rules.
  • Keep copies of key documents separately.
Read more: documents and entry checks

Personal checklist

Ready for arrival?

Tick off each item as you prepare. Nothing is uploaded or saved to a server.

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Check changing information close to departure.

Do not rely on old screenshots or forum posts for visas, fares, health rules or entry requirements.