Check before flying

30-minute pre-airport sweep: documents, passport pages, bank, agent contact, embassy number.

What it is

The final 30-minute sweep before leaving for the airport. Done after the joining-ship checklist, the night before — this is the morning-of safety net.

Who needs it

Every seafarer.

When it is checked

30 minutes before leaving for the airport.

Common mistakes

Skipping it because you've done this before.
Not calling the agent to confirm the flight booking is still active.
Battery low on the phone with all the document photos.

Printable checklist

Passport, CDC, visa, letter of guarantee — in carry-on, not checked baggage.
Phone fully charged + power bank + adaptor for the joining country.
Agent's name + phone + WhatsApp + address printed on paper.
Family knows your flight number, arrival time, hotel address.
Cash + card + spare card on you.
Photocopies and phone photos of every document accessible offline.
Embassy / consulate number for the joining country saved on phone.

Primary sources

ISWAN — preparing to join

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Last verified 15 days ago

Check before flying

What it is

Who needs it

When it is checked

Common mistakes

Printable checklist

Related

Primary sources

Check before flying

What it is

Who needs it

When it is checked

Common mistakes

Printable checklist

Related

Primary sources