You can take several steps to make sure you are prepared to travel outside Canada: Make sure your passport is valid Make sure you have all other necessary travel documents, such as visas or permits Research the laws and customs of where you are going Check the Government of Canada's website for travel advice and advisories Make sure you have all necessary vaccines. For example, you cannot enter some countries unless you have a yellow fever vaccine. Sign up with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service to stay connected to Canada in case of an emergency abroad or an emergency at home Note the location of the nearest Canadian government office to where you are travelling Tell someone you are not travelling with of your travel plans, and if possible, give them a copy of your itinerary Know what you can and cannot travel with, including what you can bring into other countries and what you can bring back to Canada The Government of Canada has lots of travel resources on its website, including publications with information for female travelers and about travelling with children. Last Reviewed: January 2023