International Experience Canada travel checklist (PDF, 448.23KB)
It takes a lot of planning to prepare yourself to work and live abroad. Use our travel checklist to help you get ready.
Research the country you’re visiting to be familiar with:
- work permit or visa requirements
- places to live
- local languages, customs, and laws
- weather and climate
- ways to get around:
- public transit
- driving laws and customs
- driver’s licence transferability
- finance and banking systems:
- getting and exchanging money (banks, ABMs)
- currency and exchange rates
- accepted credit and debit cards
- cost of living
- youth discount programs
- ways to stay connected:
- mobile roaming charges
- internet and Wi-Fi availability
- phone and internet service plans
- voltage converters for charging your devices
Safety, security and emergencies