Are you about to start planning your future studies on foreign lands? If yes, then it is better to make every move very wisely. There are a couple of things that you should know while preparing to go abroad.
Let's have a quick look at them without any delay.
Apply for passport and visa
The very first thing that you need is your passport. If you have a passport already, then keep one thing in mind: check its expiration date and make sure it has more than six months from expiration.
If you don't have a passport, but you are looking forward to having one, then here are some of the documents that you have to carry when you are going to apply for your passport.
A copy of your birth certificate
Two passport-sized photos taken recently
Identification that has been certified (such as a driver's license)
Your passport application
Payment
To study abroad, you might want a visa in addition to a passport. Countries have different visa requirements, so check the State Department's website for your intended study abroad destination's rules and regs. You can also get information about visa requirements and any special travel bans by contacting the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you intend to visit.
There is one more thing that you should know, and that is if you are going for a short course which is completed in under three months, then you do not need to have a visa. Many countries allow students to pursue a short course without a visa.
Consult your travel doctor
You must be wondering what a doctor has to do with your travel, then remember it is always better to go for a full body checkup before going abroad and don't forget to carry the results of all the tests.
The next thing where a doctor comes into the picture is if you have to take any vaccination. To check all about the country's requirements, you can do some research and have a look at the country's official website. Every country has some set of rules when it comes to some particular vaccinations; nowadays, if you are travelling from India to abroad, you have to take shots of COVISHIELD, and on the other hand, some of the countries have not yet approved cowaxin.
So, it is best to make sure you have taken the dose which is approved. If you have some health complications due to which you have to take some drugs, then it is best to pack them in a container that carries your prescriptions along with your drugs to be on the safe side. One more thing that you can do is to carry a signed prescription from a doctor.
Get travel insurance.
While studying abroad, it's critical to have a solid health and accident insurance policy in place and coverage for emergency evacuation and repatriation. Let's hope you won't need it, but it's better to be safe than sorry.
Make payment for the plane ticket.
As you are aware of the fluctuation in the price, if you book the ticket on time, you will be able to enjoy a good flight at the most affordable price. There is one basic rule to it: if you are booking a flight at the last minute, it will cost you a lot. So, it is best to book a flight beforehand.
However, before you buy a cheap flight, find out how flexible the flight dates are. After all, you don't want to be forced to purchase a completely new ticket if you decide to stay a little longer in another country.
Improvise your language skills
Your communication will be your tool to get acquainted with the new place quickly. Improvise your language skills before going abroad. Along with English, you can go with learning some basic phrases from the local language of the place. So, instead of daydreaming about your future, it is best to add another skill.
Pack your things
Always remember you are going to a whole new country, not the next city where you can think of coming back home in case you forget anything. Make sure you pack all the essential things, from basic requirement things to all your documents. You have to be extremely careful with your expenses. So, don't make the mistake of leaving things behind.
Make sure you know about their luggage allowances to avoid fees.
So, these are some of the tips that are definitely going to help you out. If you are still confused, then you can take advice from Study Visa Consultants in Chandigarh.
The best way to find a reliable firm is to search for immigration consultants in Chandigarh and once you have two or three firms, then choose the most reliable one. You can check it from the kind of services they provide and testimonials.
Don't waste another minute and start with your search now!
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