Travel Documents

What documents are needed for a passport comes down to four core things. You need a completed application form, proof of citizenship, a photo ID, and a passport photo. You also pay the required fees. Get these right and your application moves smoothly. I have applied for and renewed passports more than once. The paperwork…

What documents do I need to travel to New Zealand? It comes down to two things for most US citizens: a valid passport and a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority, known as the NZeTA. You do not need a traditional visa for a short tourist visit. Apply for the NZeTA online before you fly, since…

Documents needed to travel to Mexico by air come down to one clear answer: you need a valid US passport book. A passport card, REAL ID, or standard driver’s licence will not get you through airline check-in for an international flight. This rule has applied since 2009 under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and it…

A money belt is a slim, hidden pouch worn under your clothes to guard your passport, cash, and cards. It sits against your body, out of sight from pickpockets. Thieves cannot grab what they cannot see. That is the whole point, and it works. I have worn one through crowded metros in Paris and markets…

Sainsburys travel money is a foreign currency service offering over 50 currencies at 0% commission. You can order online, collect in store, or get cash delivered home. Nectar members earn better exchange rates too. It is a simple way to sort your holiday cash before you fly. I have used supermarket bureaux for years to…