{"id":905,"date":"2023-01-10T10:43:31","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T15:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tico.ca\/blog\/?p=905"},"modified":"2023-12-14T09:45:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T14:45:39","slug":"covid-19-travel-checklist-prepare-travel-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ticostage2.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/covid-19-travel-checklist-prepare-travel-pandemic","title":{"rendered":"Travel Checklist: Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Next Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tico.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Travel-in-2022-FB-IG.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tico.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Travel-in-2022-FB-IG-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1040\" style=\"width:417px;height:417px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ticostage2.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Travel-in-2022-FB-IG-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/ticostage2.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Travel-in-2022-FB-IG-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ticostage2.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Travel-in-2022-FB-IG-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/ticostage2.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Travel-in-2022-FB-IG-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ticostage2.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Travel-in-2022-FB-IG-256x256.jpg 256w, http:\/\/ticostage2.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Travel-in-2022-FB-IG-120x120.jpg 120w, http:\/\/ticostage2.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Travel-in-2022-FB-IG.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Travel plans? TICO\u2019s checklist is here to help you keep track of all the important details:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Have the right documents to cross the border<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Is your passport valid?<\/strong> Remember, some destinations require that a passport be valid for an additional 3-6 months after travel. If you need to renew, submit your application early as there are currently passport processing delays.<\/li>\n<li>Check the Government of Canada\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/advisories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel advisories<\/a> and the government website of the destination where you want to travel for specific details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Know the requirements for coming home<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Completing\u00a0<strong>ArriveCan is optional <\/strong>when coming into Canada. Using the Advance\u00a0<abbr>CBSA<\/abbr> Declaration feature within ArriveCAN lets you make a customs and immigration declaration up to 72\u00a0hours in advance of flying into Canada, giving you a faster border experience.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Have questions about ArriveCan?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/border-services-agency\/services\/arrivecan.html\">Click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Read the fine print<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Before you book your travel, be sure to read the <strong>terms &amp; conditions<\/strong> to know if you\u2019re able to cancel or re-schedule your trip, if needed, and if there are any penalties associated with doing so.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Be covered with the right type of insurance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Now more than ever, it\u2019s critical to know what your <strong>travel cancellation, interruption and medical insurance<\/strong> will and won\u2019t cover. You may want to consider additional insurance beyond what\u2019s covered through your group benefits or credit cards.<\/li>\n<li>For more information on travel insurance,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thiaonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Be flexible!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Expect the unexpected.<\/strong> Even after booking, stay up-to-date with what\u2019s happening in your destination and be prepared to make adjustments.<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Stay on top of <strong>airport conditions<\/strong>, as long waits have been reported for customs and security clearance. Be sure to give yourself ample time before your flight.<\/li>\n<li>Consider bringing only a carry-on bag, if possible, to avoid potential luggage delays.<\/li>\n<li>If your flight is cancelled or delayed, or you experience challenges with your luggage, know your rights and possible eligibility for compensation under the <a href=\"https:\/\/rppa-appr.ca\/\">Air Passenger Protection Regulations<\/a> (not enforced by TICO).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Book with a TICO-registered travel agency or website<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>With ever-changing travel requirements and conditions, booking with a <strong>TICO registered travel agency or website<\/strong> will help ensure all your t\u2019s are crossed and i\u2019s are dotted as you plan your trip, including necessary paperwork and the availability of travel insurance.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll be able to lean on the expert knowledge and professionalism of someone whose job it is to stay on top of travel requirements and regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book with a TICO Registered Travel Agency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To verify if a travel agency or website is TICO registered, check\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/tico.ca\/search%22%20\/t%20%22_blank\"><strong>our online directory<\/strong><\/a>.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/tico.ca\/quiz\/%22%20\/t%20%22_blank\"><strong>TICO Traveller Quiz<\/strong><\/a>\u202fto see what type of traveller you are.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up to receive quarterly travel consumer protection <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitor.r20.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=001p8NOiSxIZC12oVOmEkGz3mpJax73Yi5s2-_VlwcuwvUYDtJi7HEUhKSbixYTzRTonN5SkQMZqB-b9x1BDdZjnTH2KgUTqnhhgKWfgCKo4vouIG6xNwWzZtP4BVFs0ieDuxrNbX2R9XyTFulZz_ra7A%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email updates<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more travel tips and information, visit the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/tico.ca\/consumer\/info.html%22%20\/t%20%22_blank\"><strong>Smart Traveller Guide<\/strong><\/a>.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All travel agencies and websites located and operating in Ontario are regulated by TICO. Registered travel agencies and websites provide additional consumer protection for your travel investment that may not be available when booking with travel agencies and websites based in other countries or provinces. For more information about\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tico.ca\/blog\/tico-help-consumers%22%20\/t%20%22_blank\"><strong>how TICO helps, click here<\/strong><\/a>.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any questions can be directed to tico@tico.ca or 1-888-451-TICO (8426).&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travel plans? TICO\u2019s checklist is here to help you keep track of all the important details: Have the right documents to cross the border Is your passport valid? Remember, some destinations require that a passport be valid for an additional 3-6 months after travel. 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