The travel readiness checklist is provided to help you prepare for your travel to USA. This is a suggested common list of items, which you will have to personalize to your needs.

Passport, Visa and Airline tickets

Foreign Exchange (more of Travelers cheques and less of cash is preferable)

International driving permit (if any)

Accommodation / Workplace address and directions

Check your Air tickets (confirm the details on ticket are correct)

Check Visa details (e.g. type of visa, validity, single entry or multiple entry, date printed)

Medical Insurance. Copies to be carried and retained throughout the journey. Ensure that the policy provides adequate medical cover. In case of an emergency, does the insurance company pay bills directly, or does the traveler pay and claim reimbursement later? Check how you can make claims during an emergency. Is an emergency service offered whereby you are provided assistance in a language you can understand? Does the policy cover sporting activity that may carry an element of risk, such as mountain climbing or skiing? Can you extend the period of coverage if a trip is extended unexpectedly? Always read the fine prints.

Carry multiple Photocopies of passport and tickets, and keep them in your hand baggage as well as in your checked-in baggage.

Do not forget to carry extra passport color photographs with you.

Clothes to Take: You can carry enough home & office wear from your own country. There is no need to invest heavily on blazers, suits, ties & woolen blankets.

Thermal wear (cotton and wool mixed) as it is very useful and keeps you warm in winter. In winter an overcoat is necessary, which you can buy in USA ideally.

You must take into consideration the region you are visiting and the time of year when packing your wardrobe.

Visit to a dentist is a must before visiting USA as the Medical Insurance does not cover dental care, which is very costly.

Passport, Tickets, Travellers Cheques along with one photocopy of each.

Credit card /Travel Advance in FOREX/ travelers cheque/loose coins.

You could carry toiletries, a telephone diary, a neck pillow for those with neck problems

Carry an extra pair or two of clothes in your handbag as in many cities your checked in baggage could be delayed for couple of days.

Keep one /two extra pairs of spectacles if you wear one.

Avoid carrying sprays, gels, toothpaste and any kind of liquid or spray in the hand baggage. Put this stuff in your checked in baggage