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Before embarking on a journey, it is our duty to ensure that we bring along all the essential documents besides other necessities. Here is a checklist of important items for your holidays or business trips, whether it is across lands or down by the beach.

"Certain countries have restrictions on the amount of currency you may bring in or out of the country" International passport of at least six month's validity date. Visa if required for travel to a particular country. Check with your travel agent or directly with the embassy or high ommission of the country concerned. Vaccination Some countries require a valid certification of inoculation against certain disease for instance, African countries like Cameroon requires a show of a certification of inoculation against yellow fever. Check with the relevant high commission or embassy for details. Medical clearance form A form filled up by a doctor verifying your fitness for travel. This is required if you are pregnant, asthmatic, carrying contagious disease, suffering from any ailment or when you require special medical assistance. This form is available at the airline ticketing office. The form is to be submitted to the ticketing office and verified by the airline doctor before the ticketing office confirms your fitness to travel. Customs Check with your travel agent or airline on things that can be brought in or out of a designated country and what are the duty free allowances. These items need to be declared and examined by custom officers at the airport custom checkpoints. Currency Certain countries have restrictions on the amount of currency you may bring in or out of the country. Check with your travel agent before you embark on your trip. Map or brochures These are handy as they provide information about your destination, places of interest, customs, restaurants, dos and don'ts, as well as providing directions for you to move around on your own. Multi-vitamins and medication Fill them in a daily dose pill box so you don't forget to take them. You don't want to ruin a perfect holiday by falling sick. If you need to bring some medication, do get a letter from your doctor explaining your health condition and the required medication. First aid kit It is recommended to pack a first aid kit with items such as band aids, disinfectants, pain killer and influenza medicines. It may be difficult to find medicine when you're traveling. Travel insurance This may be the last thing you want to think about but it is better to be prepared for any contingencies such as delays, lost baggage, accidents or sickness, and travel with a peace of mind. Check out Kurnia Care Tavel Insurance and Traveller's Personal Accident Insurance. "