Read your permission
Check identity details, validity dates, entry conditions and permitted activities. Resolve any discrepancy with the issuing authority. A visa should be understood alongside current entry requirements.
Prepare the practical essentials
Keep your passport, travel permission, accommodation details and relevant admission, employment or host contacts available. Use secure backups and know how to reach your provider or adviser.
Check the whole itinerary
Review transit requirements and airline instructions for every stop. Confirm luggage, insurance and any health-related requirements that apply to your journey through official sources.
Plan the arrival stage
Note any reporting, registration or collection steps indicated in your permission. Keep deadlines and addresses together. Share your arrival plan with the people expecting you and retain your important records.