PRE & POST DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

PRE & POST DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

Pre-departure Check-list for International Students :

Finally, after long waits and efforts, the time has come to fly to your dream destination.?Please note that weather conditions, immigration rules, costs, and exchange rates will differ between the two countries. So, you need to plan well for a smoother experience.?

The Checklist will be useful for students going on study visas abroad, permanent residence (PR) to Canada, USA, European countries (UK, Japan, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, New Zealand, Singapore, UAE, etc.?As the study and visa consultants from Delhi and Gurgaon, we can help you with any clarification round the clock.

To assist international students and visa holders, we have prepared a Pre-departure checklist for your ticking:

Traveling Requirements:

This part of the Pre-departure checklist is most important to?successfully fly, conduct immigration check-ins, board, and proceed with post-departure formalities during a?stay in a foreign country.

• Original Passport with stamping
• Foreign Currency cards
• Requisite Study Visa for study abroad or permanent resident (PR)
• College Admission Proof – Letter of Offer and Acceptance?
• Enrolment Proof for the opted course, normally issued a few days before classes.
• Health Insurance Policy
• Flight Tickets
• Transit Visa for via flights where applicable
• RT-PCR report?
• Student card from University / College
• Accommodation-related documents
• Other documents
• Books and Magazines

Carry Certificates and Documents:

Certificates & documents are essential during your stay for study abroad, jobs, career growth, and permanent residence (PR).

• Academic documents starting from Secondary School Education.
• Experience related documents where applicable
• Hard / Soft copies, details of information submitted, documents filed for study visa applications or permanent residence (PR) including passwords and security questions
• Hard / Soft copies, details of information submitted, and documents filed during applications to college and University including passwords and security questions.

Financial Instruments and Documents:

As you go you will need cash, cards, and other financial requirements of that country for this we create a checklist of financial documents :

• Currency of home country for use before departure and after landing while returning to own nation.
• Foreign Currency of destination country in cash as planned.
• Foreign Currency for transit country – US$ can be accepted everywhere
• Credit Card / Debit Card charged with Foreign Currency.
• GIC and other proofs of the amount deposited in the destination country applicable to students going for study visas in Canada.
• Other proof of funds applicable to the cases of a student visa, permanent residence (PR), or work permits.

Mobile & Other Electronic Gadgets:

• Mobile Phone, charger, headphones, and other connecting devices.
• Laptop, iPads, tablets, charger, headphones, and other connecting devices.
• USB Cables and supporting equipment used in the destination country.
• Power bank and adapters
• Pen drive, hard drives, MP3 players, etc., per your requirements.

First Aid and Medicines:

You should carry a reasonable quantity of all the necessary and general medicines for cold, fever, body pain, gastric, indigestion, allergy, vomiting, etc. In the new country, it might not be possible to find the same brands. In the countries like Canada, USA, Australia, UK, the prices of medicines can be higher than in your nation. Here is a list of common medications:

• Paracetamol
• Painkillers
• Anti-allergies
• Antacids
• Antiseptic
• Bandages
• Cough syrup
• Ointments
• Band aids
• Other health requirements and Doctor prescriptions

Weather-appropriate garments and foot-wears:

This part of the pre-departure checklist covers your daily apparel suiting your lifestyle. Bringing your Garments from home can make you comfortable in the destination country and will greatly reduce your costs. Carrying a proper set of clothing according to the weather, comfort, and material will benefit different environments and occasions. For the convenience of students going to study abroad, we have picked up a few items:

• Personal & Inner wear
• Sneakers, Heels, Sport shoes, Flip flops
• Jeans, pants, and shorts
• Night wear
• Winter Clothes – Coats, Jackets, Sweaters, Hoodies, Mufflers
• Active-wear
• Accessories
• Formals
• Scarves
• Caps or hats

Items of daily use:

It is recommended that you carry your personal use items. Some basic items essential for daily use are:

• Hairbrush
• Hair comb
• Toothbrush
• Deodorant
• Cosmetic items
• Contact lenses
• Tissues, Razors
• Mask, Hand sanitizer
• Toothpaste, Face wash
• Basic?Toiletries?for everyday use
• Kitchen essentials.

Luggage that is reliable and durable:

Packing can lead to a great deal of uncertainty and queries because it can be a little complicated and unclear. You can forget to bring something vital at one point, or you might be unsure what to bring. To eliminate all your confusion and effort, we have crafted a pre-departure checklist that will make it simple for you to review and change your plan.

• Always pick a bag for your luggage that is easy to carry and reliable.
• An appropriate and spacious luggage bag to carry your essential items comfortably.
• It has to be of the finest quality possible so that you won’t have to worry about its durability in the middle of your journey.

Congratulations. You have successfully managed and cleared all the hurdles of studying abroad including the university’s admission process, visa approval, financial planning, etc. Now, your time has come to leave for a new country, live and study there, and fulfill your dreams.

At PIOUS,?we have created a Pre-departure checklist and Interview Process to explain the destination country’s weather, culture, spoken languages, foods, and essentials to be carried along by the students.