International Travel Preparation Checklist

Create an international travel preparation checklist:

**International Trip Profile:**
- Destination country: ${{DESTINATION}}
- Trip purpose: ${{PURPOSE}}
- Trip duration: ${{DURATION}}
- Departure date: ${{DEPARTURE}}
- Current passport status: ${{PASSPORT}}
- Health considerations: ${{HEALTH}}
- First-time international: ${{FIRST_TIME}}

**Create a preparation checklist including:**

1. **Documents (3+ months before)**
   - Passport validity check
   - Visa requirements
   - Travel insurance
   - International driving permit
   - Important document copies

2. **Health Preparation (2-3 months)**
   - Required vaccinations
   - Recommended vaccinations
   - Prescription medications
   - Medical clearance if needed
   - Travel health kit

3. **Financial Preparation (1-2 months)**
   - Notify banks of travel
   - Currency exchange
   - Credit card with no foreign fees
   - Emergency cash
   - Budget planning

4. **Logistics (2-4 weeks)**
   - Flight confirmation
   - Accommodation confirmation
   - Airport transportation
   - Travel itinerary
   - Emergency contacts

5. **Home Preparation (1-2 weeks)**
   - Mail hold
   - Pet care
   - House security
   - Plant care
   - Bill payments

6. **Packing (1 week)**
   - Weather-appropriate clothing
   - Electronics and adapters
   - Toiletries TSA-compliant
   - Medications with prescriptions
   - Entertainment

7. **Day Before Departure**
   - Online check-in
   - Documents organized
   - Final packing check
   - Charge devices
   - Set alarm

8. **Destination-Specific**
   - Cultural considerations
   - Local laws awareness
   - Emergency numbers
   - Embassy registration
   - Language basics

Provide a timeline-based checklist for your specific trip.