PRACTICAL GUIDANCE
Your departure checklist
Leave time for the final practical details, then enjoy your last day.
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Only these checkmarks are saved on this device. No personal or passport details.
Documents and transport
Review the actual departure date and route, including any onward entry rules.
- Confirm your passport, visa or permitted-stay deadline and onward entry requirements.
- Check flight date, terminal, baggage allowance and check-in deadline with your airline.
- Arrange the transfer from the exact hotel address and allow for local conditions.
- Save tickets and key confirmations offline.
Purchases and payments
Keep records and goods available until every required check is complete.
- Organize invoices and any tax-refund applications with the goods.
- Check the current tax-refund process at your actual departure port before checking bags.
- Review restricted goods and destination-country import requirements.
- Settle hotel charges and save deposit or refund references.
- Review app transactions and keep account access for pending refunds.
Before leaving the room
A final slow check is often faster than fixing a missing item at the airport.
- Check the safe, chargers, drawers and bathroom for documents or valuables.
- Keep medication, phone power and essential documents in the appropriate accessible baggage.
- Save the hotel contact in case you notice a missing item after checkout.
- Keep a working payment method and phone connection until the journey is complete.
Useful questions
Is the progress synced with the before-you-fly checklist?
They are separate lists saved in this browser. Progress is not shared across devices or sent to a server.
How early should I arrive at the airport?
Follow your airline and departure airport’s current recommendation, allowing extra time for any Customs or tax-refund process. This site does not set a universal check-in time.