Travel Document & Visa Tracker
Objective
To provide travelers with a centralized platform to manage, track, and get reminders for essential travel documents (passport, visa, insurance, permits). The system ensures that no traveler faces last-minute hassles due to expired or missing documents.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
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| Document Upload & Storage | Securely store scanned copies of passport, visa, travel insurance, and ID proofs. |
| Expiry Date Tracking | Automated reminders for passport, visa, or insurance nearing expiration. |
| Visa Requirement Checker | Country-specific visa requirement information based on traveler nationality. |
| Real-Time Notifications | Email/SMS/app alerts for document renewal deadlines. |
| Multi-Trip Profile | Maintain different travel documents per trip (e.g., work trip, family trip). |
| Travel Document Wallet | Generate QR code for quick digital access to important documents. |
| Admin Dashboard | Track users, documents uploaded, visa requirement updates. |
| Integration with Travel Agencies | Allow agencies to update and verify traveler’s required documents. |
Technology Stack
Frontend (User App & Web):
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React.js / Angular
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Bootstrap / Tailwind CSS
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Progressive Web App (PWA) support
Backend:
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Node.js / Spring Boot
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REST APIs + GraphQL for scalability
Database:
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PostgreSQL / MySQL (user and document data)
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MongoDB/GridFS (document storage)
Cloud & Services:
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AWS S3 / Google Cloud Storage (for secure document uploads)
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Firebase Cloud Messaging / Twilio (notifications)
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Passport.js / OAuth2.0 (secure authentication)
AI/ML Add-ons (Optional):
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OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to auto-extract expiry dates from passports/visas
Workflow
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User Registration/Login → Sign up using email/phone/social login.
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Upload Travel Documents → User uploads passport, visa, insurance, permits.
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OCR/Manual Input → Expiry dates are auto-detected or manually entered.
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Country Visa Checker → User selects destination country → system checks requirements.
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Notification System → Sends timely reminders for renewals.
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QR Travel Wallet → Generates secure QR code containing encrypted documents.
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Admin Panel → Manages visa rules, country regulations, and user data.
User Roles
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Traveler (User) → Uploads, stores, and tracks travel documents.
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Admin → Updates country visa requirements, manages users.
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Travel Agencies (Optional) → Verify documents for clients before trip bookings.
Security Features
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End-to-end encryption for uploaded documents.
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Role-based access control (RBAC).
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Two-factor authentication (2FA).
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Secure QR codes with time-limited access.
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GDPR & data compliance (for storing sensitive documents).
Analytics
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Track number of active travelers.
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Document expiry trends (e.g., how many passports expiring soon).
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Country-wise visa demand.
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Reminder delivery reports (SMS/Email success rate).
What You Get
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Fully functional document & visa tracking portal.
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Mobile app (PWA/native) for quick access.
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Admin panel to manage visa rules and documents.
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Integration with travel agencies for document verification.
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Notification & alert system.
Why Choose This Project?
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Solves a real travel problem—document expiry is one of the top reasons travelers face last-minute issues.
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Combines document management + reminders + visa info in one place.
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Highly scalable → can be integrated with airlines, agencies, and immigration services.
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Adds AI-powered OCR for automation and convenience.