7 Travel Documents You Must Pack for International Trips

3. Travel insurance certificate: Carry policy details and emergency numbers

Travel insurance is one document many travellers wish they had sooner. A good policy covers medical emergencies, trip interruption, lost baggage and, sometimes, emergency evacuations. After booking, buy insurance right away so cancellation coverage applies from the time of purchase. Read the policy summary to confirm medical cover limits and any exclusions like adventure activities. Note the insurer’s emergency hotline and your policy number, then save both in your phone and as a printed copy. If you take regular medication, check whether the insurer covers supply replacement overseas. For travellers from India, be sure the insurer lists hospitals or network providers at your destination, or confirms cashless treatment options. Keep a photocopy in your luggage and an encrypted digital copy online so you can access it even if physical documents go missing.