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Travel Documents Checklist

Everything you need for traveling with kids—IDs, medical info, permission letters, and emergency contacts. Don’t get stuck at the airport.

1,500+ downloadsLast updated Dec 2024

Check passport expiration dates early

Many countries require passports valid for 6+ months beyond your travel dates. Children’s passports expire after 5 years. Check now—renewals take weeks.

6Identification

5Travel Permissions

8Medical Information

5Emergency Contacts

6Trip Documents

5Digital Backups

Travel with kids tips

Always carry digital backups

Save copies of all IDs and documents in PaperPilot. If something gets lost, you can access copies from any device.

Share emergency access with someone at home

Before you leave, share a private link to emergency documents with a trusted contact who isn't traveling with you.

Child travel consent is essential

If only one parent is traveling with children, carry a notarized letter from the other parent. Some countries require this.

Put contact info in kids' bags

Include a card with your phone number, hotel info, and emergency contacts in each child's carry-on.

Travel ready, every time

Keep travel documents organized in PaperPilot. Access them anywhere—even offline—and share via private links when needed.