pre-trip-checker

name	pre-trip-checker
description	Comprehensive pre-trip verification: visa requirements, transit rules, passport validity, vaccination/insurance requirements, travel advisories, neighborhood safety, strikes/protests, and health requirements. Combines Agent 7 (Visa & Documents) and Safety & Alerts into one pre-departure checklist. Use 2-4 weeks before travel.

Pre-Trip Checker (Agent 7)

Everything you need to verify before you go — in one checklist.

Two Parts

7A: Visa & Documents

• ✅ Visa requirements by nationality
• ✅ Transit visa rules (layovers)
• ✅ Passport validity (6-month rule)
• ✅ Vaccination requirements
• ✅ Travel insurance requirements
• ✅ Document checklist (printouts, photos, etc.)

7B: Safety & Alerts

• ✅ Government travel advisories
• ✅ Neighborhood safety ratings
• ✅ Current strikes/protests
• ✅ Health requirements & vaccinations
• ✅ Emergency contacts
• ✅ Scam alerts

Quick Usage

python3 scripts/pre_trip_check.py \
  --passport SG \
  --destination TH \
  --transit MY \
  --depart 2025-05-15 \
  --nationality Singaporean

Parameters

Flag	Description	Example
--passport	Passport country code	SG, US, MY
--destination	Destination country	TH, JP, ID
--transit	Transit countries	MY, SG
--depart	Departure date	2025-05-15
--nationality	Nationality	Singaporean, American
--purpose	Travel purpose	tourism, business, transit
--duration	Trip length	7 (days)

Output: Pre-Departure Checklist

🛂 VISA & DOCUMENTS (7A)
═══════════════════════════════════════════

✅ VISA: Not required for Singaporean passport
   • Tourism: 30 days visa-free
   • Business: 30 days visa-free
   • Valid until: Entry date + 30 days

✅ PASSPORT: Valid
   • Expires: 2028-03-15
   • Rule: Must be valid 6 months beyond entry
   • Status: ✅ OK (valid for 2+ years)

⚠️  TRANSIT (Malaysia): Check requirements
   • If leaving airport: Transit visa required
   • If staying airside: No visa needed
   • Recommendation: Confirm with airline

✅ VACCINATIONS: None required
   • Routine: Up to date (recommended)
   • Yellow fever: Not required (unless from endemic area)
   • COVID-19: No restrictions

✅ INSURANCE: Recommended
   • Required: No
   • Recommended: Yes (medical coverage $50k+)
   • Provider suggestion: World Nomads, AXA

📋 DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
□ Passport (original + 2 photocopies)
□ Flight tickets (printed)
□ Hotel reservations (printed)
□ Travel insurance policy
□ Emergency contacts
□ Passport photos (2, for visa runs)

🚨 SAFETY & ALERTS (7B)
═══════════════════════════════════════════

✅ ADVISORY LEVEL: Exercise Normal Precautions
   • Source: US State Department, Level 1
   • UK FCO: No warnings
   • Singapore MFA: No advisories

⚠️  CURRENT SITUATION
   • Political: Stable
   • Protests: None significant
   • Strikes: BTS occasional (check before travel)
   • Crime: Low (watch for pickpockets in tourist areas)

🏥 HEALTH & SAFETY
   • Hospitals: Bumrungrad, Bangkok Hospital (international)
   • Emergency: 191 (police), 1669 (ambulance)
   • Water: Bottled only
   • Food: Street food generally safe

🚫 SCAM ALERTS
   • "Grand Palace closed" → FALSE (common scam)
   • "Special shopping deals" → Tourist traps
   • Tuk-tuk 20 baht tours → Shopping stops included

💡 RECOMMENDATIONS
   • Register with Singapore MFA (TravelReg)
   • Save emergency numbers
   • Download offline maps
   • Get local SIM on arrival

Risk Levels

Level	Meaning	Action
✅ Go	No issues	Normal prep
⚠️ Caution	Minor concerns	Extra preparation
❌ Reconsider	Significant risk	Consider alternatives
🚫 Do Not Travel	Extreme risk	Postpone/cancel

Integration

Called by Coordinator before booking:

# Pre-booking check
visa_check = PreTripChecker.verify(
    passport="SG",
    destination="TH",
    depart="2025-05-15"
)

if visa_check['visa_required'] and not has_visa:
    alert("Visa required - apply before booking")

Data Sources

• Visa: IATA Timatic, government immigration sites
• Advisories: US State Dept, UK FCO, Singapore MFA
• Health: WHO, CDC, local health ministries
• Safety: OSAC, local news, expat forums

See Also

• references/visa_free_countries.md — Visa-free access by passport
• references/vaccination_requirements.md — Health requirements by country
• references/emergency_contacts.md — Embassy numbers worldwide