Pre-travel check list
This list is a guide only, and the type and duration of trip will influence requirements.
Essentials
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Essential items to pack
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Adapter plug
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Memory cards for camera
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Student identity cards
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All emergency numbers
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Money belt
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Sunglasses
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Camera
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Mosquito net (impregnated)
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Swiss army knife
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Casual clothes (see below)
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MP3 player & charger
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Torch
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Chain – link, bike or wire
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Passport
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Travel alarm clock
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Combination padlocks
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Passport photos (minimum of 6)
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Travel tickets
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Guide books
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Photocopies of documents
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Travellers cheques & credit card
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Immunisation record
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Sewing kit
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Universal sink plug
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Insurance documents
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Sleeping bag
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Visas
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Medical kit (see below)
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Sleeping sheet
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Washing line / cord
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Medications
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Spare batteries
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Watch
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Toiletries
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Toiletries to pack
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Brush or comb
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Lip balm
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Sun cream
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Condoms and contraception
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Moisturiser
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Tampons
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Deodorant
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Safety pins
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Tissues
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Ear plugs
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Sanitary towels
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Toilet paper
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Flannel
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Shampoo
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Toothpaste & brush
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Insect relent
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Shaving equipment
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Medical
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Medical items to pack
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Adhesive bandages
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First aid kit
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Rehydration solutions/spoon
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Anti fungal foot powder
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Medic Alert ID if necessary
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Scissors
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Antibiotic cream
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Medical sterile kit
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Water purification tablets
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Anti–diarrhoea medication
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Motion sickness medication
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Broad spectrum antibiotic
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Painkillers e.g. paracetamol
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Clothes
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Clothes to pack
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Belt
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Scarf and gloves
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T shirts – long/short sleeves
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Cotton shirts – long/short sleeves
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Shoes/sandals
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Thermal underwear
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For a cold climate
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Shorts
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Underwear
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Jeans
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Skirt
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Woolly hat
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Jumper/fleece
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Sun hat
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Light waterproof top
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Swimming clothes
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Paperwork
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Paperwork to pack
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Address book
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Family / home life photos
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Phrasebook
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Books
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Job reference
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Telephone
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Other useful items
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Other useful items to pack
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A ball of string
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Head torch
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Large black bin bag
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Compass
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Inflatable neck pillow
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Re-sealable bags
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Eye shade
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Knife/fork/spoon
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Complete the key information form and get four photocopies of each:
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one for your backpack
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one for your day bag
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one to give to your parents/relatives
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one to give to a trusted friend
Ask your relatives and friends to put them in a safe place in case you need to contact them.
Another suggestion is to scan in all your documents onto a computer then obtain a web based email address (eg hotmail.com). Then email them to yourself so that they are available on the internet anywhere you choose to access them.
For your mobile phone you need to check about enabling it for use abroad. You may also want to invest in an international roaming SIM card.
Broad spectrum antibiotics can be purchased with a private prescription from your GP.
Other key information
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Other key information
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All insurance details and any emergency contact numbers
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International drivers licence
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Car breakdown club card
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International Youth Hostel (and other) membership
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Credit card numbers and emergency number (card theft)
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Passport number and date issued
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Drivers licence
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Serial number of tickets
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Embassy addresses
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Serial numbers of travellers cheques
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Glasses / contact lens prescription
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Serial numbers of valuables e.g. camera
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This information was adapted from the gap year website.
The above information is aimed at UK residents and is a guide only. The University of Nottingham Health Service accept no liability for the contents of these web pages. If you have questions or concerns you should seek advice from a qualified medical practitioner.