Traveller checklists

 

Before you go checklist | Packing list (for sun destination travellers)

Before you go checklist

ChecklistCheck for any travel alerts regarding your intended destination.
Read AMA Travel's tips for travellers before you go.
Bundle health and travel insurance before you leave to save on policies.
Check for changes to fees and weights for the baggage policy of your airline.
Update your passport if needed, check the expiry date and make copies.
Ensure you have the required entry visas and information on departure tax(es).
If needed, make travel documentation for children:

Get an extra copy of your prescriptions (both medical and optical) and medical certificates.
Purchase medication and supplies (enough for the trip and extra if lost or trip extends).
Purchase an extra pair of glasses.
Get any required immunizations and copies of your immunization records.
Purchase international driver's permit, if needed.
Register with the Canadian government office abroad.
Let your friends and family know where you are going, and leave your emergency contact copies of your important documents.
Purchase traveller's cheques, foreign currency, etc.
Contact your credit card and bank to inform them of your intended use and destination.
Remember to keep receipts from all purchases.
Make special arrangements for bringing back food animals, plants, etc.
Read the Government of Canada documents, I Declare (a guide for residents returning to Canada) and Bon Voyage, But... (a guide to travelling safely).

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Packing checklist (for sun destination travellers)

Clothing Toiletries & Pharmaceuticals
Underwear
Socks
Pants
Bermudas
Belt
Shirts
Sweaters
Undershirts/T-shirts
Rain coat/jacket
Hat or cap
Pyjamas
Bathing suit
Skirt/dress
Sandals
Shoes
Beach towel & bag
Sunscreen
After-sun lotion
Hand/body lotion
Mosquito repellent
Make-up kit
Perfume
Deodorant
Razor and shaving cream
Toothbrush, paste and floss
Hair brush or comb
Hair accessories
Soap, shampoo and conditioner
Hair dryer
Glasses, contact lenses and cleaner/solution
Medicine and prescriptions
First-aid kit
Misc. Accessories Documents
Sewing kit
Money belt
Backpack
Travel journal
Pens
Address book
Sunglasses
Calculator
Camera, video camera, batteries and memory cards
Cell phone and/or calling card
Outlet converter/adapter
Flashlight and batteries
Alarm clock
Watch
Knife multi-tool (incl. corkscrew)
Sports/game accessories
Music player
Inexpensive, non-cherished jewelry
Passport and/or ID cards
Parental permission letters for travelling with children
Visa (if required)
Immunization record (if required)
Full itinerary (incl. dates, contact numbers and addresses)
Plane tickets
Vouchers/confirmations for hotel/car rental/tours
Proof of travel and medical insurance policies
Maps
Travel guides
Foreign language dictionary/phrasebook
Cash (local and foreign currency)
Travellers' checks, credit and/or debit cards

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Emergency assistance

While on your trip if you require assistance from an AMA Travel representative, then please call AMA Travel at 1-877-989-8432 (In North America) or call us collect at 780-989-8432 (Worldwide).

If you are calling after hours:  

  • You can email us at ama.travel@ama.ab.ca and we will respond the next day
  • If your call is Travel Insurance related, then please call toll-free at 1-800-267-8747 in the US and Canada or call collect at 1-519-251-7424, where available.