Before family travel, check every passport, visa or travel authorisation, ticket name spelling, child documentation, hotel booking and insurance record. Keep digital and printed copies where appropriate. Families should also check school-holiday airport rush periods, baggage rules and local emergency contacts before the travel day.
What this means for travellers
- Check official requirements close to departure.
- Allow extra time for airports, borders and document checks.
- Keep booking, insurance and passport details easy to access.
Verified source: TripAdept editorial checklist based on official-entry-verification practice
Source checked: 17 August 2026.