✈️ Travel Checklist

Valid passport

Must be valid 6+ months beyond return date for non-EEA countries

Flight/train tickets and hotel booking

Printed + saved on phone, always have both

European Health Insurance Card (blue card) EEA

Free healthcare in the EU, order at borger.dk

Yellow health insurance card (Sundhedskort)

Travel insurance Safety

Have the policy number ready. Essential outside EU, recommended within EU

Visa Non-EEA

Check requirements for your destination country well in advance

Vaccination card Non-EEA

Some countries require specific vaccinations. Check months ahead

Driving licence (+ international driving permit if needed)

Required for car rental. International permit for non-EEA countries

Register on Danskerlisten Safety

Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Voluntary but strongly recommended

Check Rejseklar for destination advice

Country-specific safety and entry requirements

Copies of all important documents Safety

Keep digital copies in email/cloud and a printed copy separate from originals

Primary credit/debit card (Visa or Mastercard)

Backup card (second card from different bank) Safety

Keep separate from primary card in case of theft or blocking

Notify bank about travel dates

Cards may be blocked for suspicious foreign transactions

Local currency Non-EEA

Exchange before departure or at destination. Avoid airport exchange (worst rates)

Wise or Revolut card for low-fee withdrawals Non-EEA

Much cheaper than traditional bank ATM fees. Always pay in local currency

Get a Wise card Safety

Wise is not a traditional bank but an authorised electronic money institution, regulated in the EEA by the National Bank of Belgium. Funds are held as safeguarded liquid assets, separate from the company's own operations, but are not covered by the standard deposit guarantee scheme.

Smartphone with roaming or local SIM/eSIM

EU roaming is free. Buy local SIM/eSIM outside EU (much cheaper than roaming). Use eSIM app Saily for international travel

Phone charger

Power bank (max 100 Wh)

Carry-on only. NOT allowed in checked luggage

Travel adapter Non-EEA

Check plug type for your destination. EU uses type C/F

Headphones / earbuds

Camera (and charger/memory card)

Pain and fever medication (paracetamol / ibuprofen)

Anti-diarrhoea medication

Especially important for Asia, Africa, South America

Plasters and blister plasters

Essential for city trips and hiking

Hand sanitiser / alcohol spray

Max 100 ml per bottle in carry-on. Larger in checked luggage

Personal prescription medicine + doctor's note Safety

Keep in carry-on with prescription documentation. Never in checked luggage

Sunscreen (high SPF) + after-sun

Sunglasses with UV protection

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Deodorant

Shampoo and shower gel (travel size)

Max 100 ml per bottle in carry-on

Lip balm

Underwear and socks (pack for 1 week even if travelling longer)

4–5 T-shirts or tops

2–3 pairs of trousers, shorts, or skirts

1 warm jumper or cardigan

For cool evenings, even in warm destinations

Rain jacket or light windbreaker

1 smart outfit for restaurants or events

Swimwear and a light travel towel

Comfortable walking shoes + sandals

Break in new shoes before the trip, not during

Passport, cards, and cash, always in carry-on Safety

Liquids in clear 1-litre zip bag (max 100 ml per bottle)

Essential medicine in carry-on (not in checked luggage)

Chewing gum or sweets (for ear pressure during flight)

Entertainment (books, downloaded films, games)

Pen (for immigration forms)

Arrange mailbox emptying

A full mailbox signals an empty house

Turn off appliances and unplug electronics

Lower heating, keep above freezing in winter

Lock all doors and windows Safety

Set timers on lights to simulate presence

Inform a trusted neighbour

Arrange plant watering and pet care

Take out rubbish and empty fridge of perishables

Use a VPN and Tor Browser at the hotel Safety

For example Proton VPN or Mullvad VPN

Install an app that helps detect hidden cameras in hotel rooms Safety

For example Fing, Network Scanner & Monitoring Tool for Home and Office or a dedicated hidden device detector

Bring some cash for shops, restaurants, and cafes

Bring hand sanitiser and wet wipes

Bring a power bank for sightseeing days

Use a digital translation app such as Google Translate or Microsoft Translator

Use an RFID-blocking card holder or wallet Safety

RFID-blocking technology prevents unauthorised card scanning