Before you leave...

Checklist

• Passport/ID
• Visa(s)
• Airline Tickets, Tour/Hotel/Car Voucher
• Insurance Policy
• Health Documents
• Medication
• Travellers cheques, money, credit/debit cards

* be sure to take along photocopies of all documentation

Mandatory Requirements & Other Recommendations

• Ensure that the expiry date of your passport is well beyond the date of your return (at least 6 months from your return date).
• Call 72 hours prior to re-confirm flights (international flights)
• Check-in times at YVR airport
     Domestic (within Canada):                                   1.5 hours
     Transborder (between Canada and US):              2 hours
     International (including Caribbean and Mexico):  3 hours
• Baggage
  Double check your carry on to ensure that you are not carrying any prohibited items. As outlined on the YVR Airport website, the following items are prohibited as carry-on and will be confiscated:
    - All knives
    - Any sharp and/or pointed objects
    - Replica or toy weapons
    - Corkscrews
    - Fireworks
    - Sporting equipment, such as golf clubs, hockey sticks, ski poles, squash and tennis racquets and ice skates will be confiscated
• You may take electronic devices on as carry on (laptop, cell-phones, etc.) but ensure that your batteries are fully charged as you may be requested to power up the item for a security check
• Check with your agent for size/weight specifications for carry-on and checked baggage
• Pack a change of clothing in your carry on (include toiletries, medication, etc.)
• Put a luggage tag on the inside of your luggage, and a unique marker on the outside for quick identification