Before you head out of your home country, there are a few vital documents you need to check and take with you. The first thing you need to do is check the validity of your passport, as this document needs to be valid for at least six months after your return date and have at least one blank page. Don't forget to take with you your passport, ID card, plane ticket (a soft copy is also encouraged), reservation documents, visa if required, international drivers license if you plan to get about by car, health and travel insurance cards, cash and vaccination certificates. Since travel has changed quite a lot due to the pandemic, the required documents may be longer than usual but it is best to have them all in order before you set out.