Checklists Prior to Leaving

Preparation Checklist

 1. Check expiration date on credit/debit cards.
 2. Check passport for expiration date.

 3. Verify any visa requirements. (Great Britain, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland)
     Currently, US citizens can travel to Europe for up to 90 days without any sort of travel authorization. Starting with 2021, US citizens visiting parts of Europe will need authorization from the European Union. The European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS, will require "pre-travel screening for security and migration risks of travellers benefiting from visa-free access to the Schengen area."

      I plan to hike in Switzerland (requires entry to France and exit in Italy), Spain and Portugal. These countries are in the Schengen Area. Note that Great Britain and Ireland are NOT in the Schengen Area.

 4. Health Care: Medicare does not provide coverage outside of the U.S. Purchase travel insurance the provides for, at least, major medical, transportation while injured/sick and return of remains to U.S.

 5. Plane ticket. 

     Consider getting a TSA Global Entry Card to expedite processing on your return to the U.S. Can also be used for TSA Precheck within the U.S.

     Consider getting the TSA approved Mobile Passport app for your smart phone.

 6. Test out all your electronics, e.g. chargers, tablets, cables/cords. Bring equipment designed for your electronics. Have your power adapters available. Adapters differ among the U.S. Great Britain/Ireland and Spain/Portugal.  See pictures below.

Household Checklist

1. Mail

2. Pets

3. Plants

4. Auto

5. Bills

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Spanish/Portuguese Power adapter
Great Britain/Ireland Power adapter