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Free Printable 20-Language Ostomy Travel & Urgent Restroom Access Card Generator

Select English plus your destination language to print a crisp 1-page wallet-sized medical communication card—explaining your pouch quietly at TSA/international security and requesting urgent restroom access.

Written by María G. · hola@siilostomy.com · Last updated: November 14, 20268 min read

Pre-cut carry-on wafers plus a translated wallet card take the stress out of airport scanners and foreign restrooms.

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Pick your home language and destination language below to instantly generate a credit-card-sized bilingual Ostomy Travel & Urgent Restroom Card (85.6 × 54 mm) across 20 languages. Click Print for a dedicated 1-page wallet cut-out sheet with zero site clutter, or screenshot it on your phone.

20 languagesinstant bilingual cards for global travel
3.37 × 2.13 instandard wallet credit-card cut-out size
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Dual purposeTSA/customs screening + urgent restroom note

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Primary language (Card 1)

Destination language (Card 2)

MEDICAL NOTICE — OSTOMY / STOMASIIL CARE

I have a permanent medical ostomy pouch and cannot control output voluntarily. I urgently need access to a restroom/toilet. Thank you for your kindness.

AIRPORT SECURITY: I wear a medical ostomy pouch attached to my abdomen and carry essential ostomy supplies. Please screen with discretion or in a private room.

AVISO MÉDICO — OSTOMÍASIIL CARE

Tengo una ostomía (bolsa médica abdominal) que no puedo controlar voluntariamente. Necesito usar un baño con urgencia. Gracias por su comprensión.

SEGURIDAD AEROPUERTO: Llevo una bolsa médica de ostomía adherida al abdomen con suministros esenciales. No puede retirarse; solicito revisión discreta sobre la ropa o en sala privada.

Trim along the dashed border to slip both 85.6 × 54 mm (credit-card size) cards inside your passport sleeve or wallet.

TSA & international carry-on rules for ostomy supplies

TSA & international carry-on rules for ostomy supplies
Carry-On Item / Checkpoint	Airport Rule	Best Practice for Ostomates
Pre-cut wafers & extra pouches	Allowed in carry-on worldwide	Pack at least double your expected supply split between your personal item and overhead bag.
Curved ostomy scissors	TSA ≤ 4 in OK; often seized abroad	Pre-cut every carry-on wafer at home and place curved scissors inside checked luggage.
Adhesive remover & deodorant drops	3-1-1 liquids bag (≤ 3.4 oz / 100 ml)	Individual barrier & remover wipes do not count toward liquid quotas and never leak.
Body scanners & pat-downs	Pouch stays on at all times	Hand this card to the officer; you may request private screening and self-pat + hand swab.

20-Language Medical Notice Reference (ISO)

ES · Español	Tengo una ostomía (bolsa médica abdominal) que no puedo controlar voluntariamente. Necesito usar un baño con urgencia. Gracias por su comprensión.
EN · English (US / UK / Intl)	I have a permanent medical ostomy pouch and cannot control output voluntarily. I urgently need access to a restroom/toilet. Thank you for your kindness.
FR · Français	Je suis porteur(se) d'une stomie médicale (poche abdominale sans contrôle volontaire). J'ai un besoin urgent d'accéder aux toilettes. Merci de votre compréhension.
DE · Deutsch (DE / AT / CH)	Ich trage ein medizinisches Stoma (Beutel am Bauch ohne willentliche Kontrolle) und bin dringend auf eine Toilette angewiesen. Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis.
IT · Italiano	Sono portatore/portatrice di stomia (sacca medica addominale) e ho bisogno urgente di utilizzare i servizi igienici. Grazie per la comprensione.
PT · Português (PT / BR)	Sou pessoa ostomizada (uso bolsa médica abdominal sem controlo voluntário). Preciso utilizar a casa de banho / banheiro com urgência. Obrigado(a).
NL · Nederlands (NL / BE)	Ik draag een medisch stoma (opvangzakje op de buik zonder vrijwillige controle) en heb dringend een toilet nodig. Hartelijk dank voor uw begrip.
PL · Polski	Jestem osobą ze stomią (medyczny worek stomijny bez możliwości wstrzymania treści). Pilnie potrzebuję skorzystać z toalety. Dziękuję za wyrozumiałość.
FI · Suomi	Minulla on lääketieteellinen avanne (avannepussi vatsalla), enkä voi pidättää sen toimintaa. Tarvitsen kiireellisesti pääsyn WC:hen. Kiitos avustanne.
SV · Svenska	Jag har stomi (medicinsk påse på magen) och behöver akut tillgång till en toalett. Tack för visad förståelse.
DA · Dansk	Jeg har stomi (medicinsk pose på maven) og har akut brug for adgang til et toilet. Mange tak for forståelsen.
CS · Čeština	Mám stomii (zdravotní sáček na břiše bez možnosti zadržení) a nutně potřebuji použít toaletu. Děkuji za pochopení.
HU · Magyar	Sztómaviselő vagyok (orvosi sztómazsákot viselek), sürgősen mosdót kell használnom. Köszönöm a megértését.
EL · Ελληνικά	Φέρω ιατρική στομία (σακουλάκι στην κοιλιά) και χρειάζομαι άμεση πρόσβαση σε τουαλέτα. Σας ευχαριστώ για την κατανόηση.
TR · Türkçe	Tıbbi stoma (karında ostomi torbası) kullanıyorum ve acilen tuvaleti kullanmam gerekiyor. Anlayışınız için teşekkür ederim.
AR · العربية	لدي كيس طبي جراحي (ستوما) في البطن ولا يمكنني التحكم به إرادياً. أحتاج إلى استخدام دورة المياه بشكل عاجل. شكراً لتفهمكم.
JA · 日本語	私はオストメイト（人工肛門・人工膀胱保有者）です。排泄を自分で我慢できないため、緊急にトイレをお借りしたいです。ご配慮に感謝いたします。
KO · 한국어	저는 복부에 의료용 장루/요루 주머니를 착용하고 있어 배설을 조절할 수 없습니다. 급히 화장실을 이용해야 합니다. 배려해 주셔서 감사합니다.
ZH · 中文	我佩戴腹部医疗造口袋，无法自主控制排泄，急需使用洗手间。非常感谢您的理解与帮助。
TH · ภาษาไทย	ฉันมีถุงทวารเทียมทางการแพทย์ที่หน้าท้องซึ่งไม่สามารถกลั้นได้ จำเป็นต้องเข้าห้องน้ำอย่างเร่งด่วน ขอบคุณสำหรับความช่วยเหลือ

Four stress-free flying habits from seasoned ostomate travelers

Empty right before boarding calls
Pouches never burst from cabin pressure, but normal gut gas expands slightly at cruising altitude.
Keep an emergency change kit under your seat
Include two pre-cut pouches, wipes, disposal bags, and a spare top in a small zip pouch.
Skip fizzy drinks & straws in the terminal
Still water with electrolytes prevents pouch ballooning on long-haul flights.
Reference Ally’s Law & local translations
Over 20 U.S. states recognize urgent medical restroom access; abroad, a polite card in the local script opens doors fast.

Ostomy airport security & restroom card FAQs

Do I ever have to expose or remove my ostomy bag at TSA security?

No. TSA guidelines explicitly state travelers are never required to expose or remove an ostomy pouch. Present a notification card beforehand and request a private screening room if needed.

Will airplane cabin pressure cause my ostomy bag to leak or burst?

No. Medical ostomy pouches are engineered to handle cabin pressurization easily. Simply empty before boarding and burp or vent filter gas if needed.

Can I bring ostomy scissors in my carry-on bag?

Although U.S. TSA allows blunt scissors under 4 inches, connecting airports in Europe and Asia frequently confiscate all blades—pre-cutting carry-on wafers at home is safest.

Does this generator save any personal medical information?

Zero. Every translation renders directly inside your browser with no form fields, cookies, or server uploads.

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Travel reference sources: Aligned with TSA Disabilities & Medical Conditions (Ostomy) guidance and UOAA Travel Tips for Ostomates. Supportive communication card (not a government-issued credential); check with your surgeon before flying soon after surgery.

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