Visa-Free Travel Pre-Trip Checklist
Going to a visa-free country does not mean you can cross the border without preparation. At the airport or land border, you may be asked for documents that support the purpose of your trip.
PASSPORT
Check, country by country, how long your passport must remain valid after your return date. Worn passports can cause problems at the border. Even in countries where entry is possible with an ID card, verify the validity of your document.
TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATION
Download your round-trip tickets, hotel reservation and tour itinerary to your phone. Carry printed copies of important documents so you can show them when there is no internet. If you will stay in a private home, research whether there is an obligation to register your address.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Although it is not mandatory in every country, travel insurance is important for health expenses and unexpected cancellations. Read the policy's dates, coverage limits and excluded situations.
MONEY AND CARDS
Border officials may want to see financial means appropriate to the length of your trip. It is practical to carry some cash along with a bank card that can be used abroad. Check your bank's exchange rate and commission conditions.
TRAVEL WITH CHILDREN
If a child is traveling with one parent or another escort, review the consent letter requirements for both the departure and arrival countries.
FINAL CHECK
Visa and entry rules can change quickly. A few days before your flight, reread the country announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the airline's document rules and your tour operator's information. Those who want to compare visa-free route options can also browse a current Balkan tour program.
After completing your checklist, you can compare all visa-free tours options on a single page to choose the route that suits you.
For more information on visa-free route options, you can read our articles: visa-free Balkan routes, visa-free Far East routes. If you plan to travel to Schengen countries, our Schengen visa pre-application checklist may also be useful.