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Pre-Departure Guidance
Travel, accommodation, insurance, banking and packing preparation.
Introduction
About this service
Once your visa is approved there is still a lot to organise. Our pre-departure guidance helps you plan travel, research accommodation, arrange insurance and money, and know what to expect in your first weeks.
We share checklists tailored to your destination so you travel prepared.
How it works
How pre-departure guidance works
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Step 1
Orientation session
Travel guidelines, customs rules, culture and academic expectations.
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Step 2
Document check
Review your passport, visa, offer documents and academic records.
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Step 3
Money and banking
Forex cards, bank accounts and budgeting.
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Step 4
Accommodation and arrival
Housing research and arrival planning.
What is included
What we offer
Document checklist
- Passport and visa verification
- Offer letter, CAS, I-20 or CoE
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Health records and digital backups
Accommodation research
- University residence applications
- Private student housing options
- Tenancy and deposit checks
- Location and transport considerations
Health and insurance
- Destination health insurance requirements
- Carrying prescription medication
- Registering with local healthcare
Packing and travel
- Baggage allowance guidance
- Clothing for the local climate
- Adapters, electronics and study materials
- Prohibited items and customs rules
Who this service is for
- Students with an approved visa
- First-time international travellers
- Parents preparing their child for departure
Information or documents you may need
- Passport with visa
- Offer and enrolment documents
- Academic certificates
- Insurance documents
- Accommodation confirmation
Please do not upload sensitive documents through the enquiry form. Your counsellor will explain how to share them securely.
FAQ
Questions about pre-departure guidance
Have another question? Contact our team or read our general FAQs.
Get started with pre-departure guidance
Book a free consultation and a counsellor will explain how we can help with your plans.