Overseas business trip checklist: passport, visa, insurance, connectivity
Everything to check before an overseas trip — passport and visa, travel insurance, eSIM/Wi-Fi and money — in the order you prepare it.
An overseas trip adds four things on top of a domestic one: travel documents, insurance, connectivity and money. Documents can take time, so start one to two weeks before departure.
Travel documents (passport, visa, e-authorization)
Passport validity affects entry. Check whether your destination needs a visa and any electronic authorization such as ESTA or eTA early.
- Confirm 6+ months passport validity
- Check whether a visa is required
- Obtain ESTA / eTA in advance
- Keep both paper and digital copies
Insurance and health
Medical costs run high in some countries. Travel insurance that covers treatment and emergency assistance should be your top priority.
- Buy insurance covering treatment and rescue
- Check credit-card coverage limits
- Bring medication with an English note
- Confirm any required vaccinations
Connectivity and maps
An eSIM or pocket Wi-Fi keeps you online. Set it up so maps and email work the moment you land.
- Arrange an eSIM or overseas Wi-Fi
- Save maps offline
- Check whether you need a VPN for work data
Money and transfers
Carry a little local cash and a contactless card that works abroad. Decide how you'll get from the airport in advance.
- Carry a small amount of local currency
- Bring a contactless card that works abroad
- Arrange airport transfer or chauffeur
- Check plug type and voltage
Pre-departure check
- 6+ months passport validity
- Visa / e-authorization obtained
- Insurance covering treatment and rescue
- eSIM or overseas Wi-Fi arranged
- Card that works abroad + some local cash
- Plug adapter
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Open WorkVell TripThis guide is general information; entry requirements, insurance terms and prices vary by destination and date. Always check the latest official sources.