Contact your embassy. They can’t overturn immigration decisions but can provide guidance.
Medical Emergency
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Call local emergency number. 911 works in many countries (Mexico, Costa Rica, etc.). Know the local equivalent.
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Use travel insurance. They can arrange evacuation or hospital payment.
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Carry a medical alert card. If you have allergies, diabetes, or other conditions, carry a card in the local language.
The 2026 Travel Checklist (Print This!)
Let me give you a one-page summary.
Before You Book:
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Passport valid for 6+ months beyond return date
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Passport undamaged, with blank pages
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Visa required? Checked and applied (if needed)
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Travel insurance purchased
Before You Fly:
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Boarding name matches passport exactly
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FMM completed (Mexico) / onward ticket booked (Latin America)
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Vaccination proof (if required)
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Emergency contacts saved
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Offline maps downloaded
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Bank notified
At the Airport:
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Documents accessible (not buried in luggage)
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Check for name mismatch at check-in
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Verify authorized stay at immigration
During Your Trip:
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Keep passport secure (hotel safe)
