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FOREIGN NATIONAL
PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK LIST


Documents should be in order, passport, visa, etc. for each family member


Letter from your local bank about you for establishing your new US account or forms from your bank for transferring funds


An international driver's license


A letter from your automobile insurance company regarding your driving record, preferably in English. If possible include number of years insured.


Copies of any additional insurance policies


Medical records for the family, including inoculations, prescriptions (in generic terms), and medical history, as well as dental records


Birth certificates, wills, marriage license


Educational records, information, and recommendations for the children (if possible) for each family member


Curriculum Vitae (CV)


Extra passport pictures, including negatives


An extra pair of your prescription eyeglasses and your prescriptions


Inventory of all items to be shipped (it is also advisable to photograph or videotape all items to be shipped and keep that with you) -- including personal items in your luggage, air freight shipment and household shipment.


Appropriate weather clothing should be included in your luggage


A spare set of luggage keys


Travel tickets


Traveler's cheques in US currency


Major internationally recognized credit cards


Translating dictionary


Travel clock


Metric cooking and measuring utensils, measuring tape


Thermometer


First aid kit


Required documents to secure pet entry


Car safety seat, if traveling with an infant or child under 4 yrs. or weighing less than 40 lbs or 18 kg. You can also arrange to rent one with a rental car, if arrangements are made in advance.
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