Pre-travel Checklist: Tick off the basics Don’t forget your travel insurance – here’s why: A few months before 38,000 passports were lost or stolen in 2014 1 The average paid claim for luggage and personal effects is $1,183 2 $2.2 million is our largest paid medical claim 3 $1,511 is the average cost of cancellations and lost deposits 2 Gastro is the most claimed medical condition while travelling 2 A week before The final 48 hours Purchase suitable travel insurance Visit doctor – ask about vaccinations Obtain foreign currency Check passport expiration date Check driving permits Register on smartraveller.gov.au Create trip budget Visit dentist Organise travel money cards Book rental car Check visa requirements Research your destination Make copies and upload your important documents Confirm your transport, hotel and car reservations Check the weather forecast Set up a travel plan for your phone Purchase plug adaptors Notify your bank of your travel plans Refill your prescriptions Pack and weigh your luggage Check in / print boarding passes Charge technology Put all electronics into your carry-on luggage Pack extra medication into your carry-on luggage Ensure emergency contact details are available Turn off lights and unplug electronics Set up email ‘out of office’
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Pre-travel Checklist: Tick off the basicsDon’t forget your travel insurance – here’s why:
A few months before
38,000 passports were lost or stolen in 2014 1
The average paid claim for luggage and personal effects is $1,1832
$2.2 million is our largest paid medical claim3
$1,511 is the average cost of cancellations and lost deposits2
Gastro is the most claimed medical condition while travelling2
A week before The final 48 hours
Purchase suitable travel insurance
Visit doctor – ask about vaccinations
Obtain foreign currency
Check passport expiration date
Check driving permits
Register on smartraveller.gov.au
Create trip budget
Visit dentist
Organise travel money cards
Book rental car
Check visa requirements
Research your destination
Make copies and upload your important documents
Confirm your transport, hotel and car reservations
Check the weather forecast
Set up a travel plan for your phone
Purchase plug adaptors
Notify your bank of your travel plans
Refill your prescriptions
Pack and weigh your luggage
Check in / print boarding passes
Charge technology
Put all electronics into your carry-on luggage
Pack extra medication into your carry-on luggage
Ensure emergency contact details are available
Turn off lights and unplug electronics
Set up email ‘out of office’
Sometimes it’s often the simple things we overlook.
Health checkCheck in with your doctor on what vaccinations you might need. Consider also checking in with a dentist if you haven’t done so in a while – dental treatment can be expensive overseas and may not be to the same standard as Australia.
Car rentalIf something goes wrong on your holiday, chances are it will be with your rental car. Booking in advance and reading all the document information for hidden costs is a good place to start.
Copy important documentsKeep copies of all your important documents. Last year 1 out of 3 claims stemmed from lost or stolen luggage, so save your documents online as well so you can access them anywhere.
TechnologyHow many of us rely on our technology to help us out when we get lost in a foreign country? Don’t get caught out with a flat battery. Make sure you organise adaptors for the countries you are travelling to and look at purchasing spare batteries or power banks for long haul travel.
Passports and VisasDid you know that some countries require you to have 6 months validity remaining on your passport? Check your expiration date and if you need a visa for your destination.
Money mattersYou’ll need to figure out how you’re going to access your money while you’re away. It’s a good idea to have a couple of ways to access your money including cash, travel money cards and credit cards. Also remember to notify your bank of your travels to avoid your cards being cancelled while you are away.
Check your destinationCheck your destination again before you leave as situations can change quickly. Visit smartraveller.gov.au for information on your destination and to register your travel plans.
Make sure to pack• Enough medication for your journey, plus extra in case of delay. • Copies of your emergency assistance numbers including your bank's phone number in case of lost or stolen cards.• A bag you can keep on you at all times – like a backpack or a satchel.
Travel insuranceCongratulations, you have already ticked off the most important item to have before you travel. You can now traverse the globe with confidence that we will be there for you if the unexpected happens. Remember, if you decide to extend your travel then you should also look to extend your travel insurance cover if possible.
Travel Insurance is issued and managed by AWP Australia Pty Ltd, ABN 52 097 227 177, AFSL 245631 trading as Allianz Global Assistance as agent of the insurer Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL 234708. Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. If you purchase a policy, AGA receives a commission which is a percentage of your premium. You should consider the Product Disclosure Statement (including policy wording) available from www.allianz-assistance.com.au before buying this product to decide if this product is right for you. 1Attorney General’s Department, “Identity Crime and misuse in Australia 2013-2014”, Commonwealth of Australia, 2015. 2Based on Allianz Global Assistance travel insurance paid claims data for Australian travellers between 1 July 2014 - 30 June 2015. 3Total of $2,219,244 paid to the insured between 28/1/2014 and 24/11/2015 for costs and reimbursements resulting from a medical event.
