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Before You Fly — Your Pre-Departure Checklist

Everything You Need Before Departure

From accommodation and insurance to forex and flights — one portal for all your pre-departure essentials.

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12-Week Pre-Departure Timeline

Start preparing at least 3 months before your travel date

10-12 Weeks Before

Documentation Phase

  • Renew passport (6+ months validity beyond stay)
  • Request official sealed transcripts from Indian university
  • Initiate education loan application with bank/NBFC
  • Begin visa application process — gather all required documents
6-8 Weeks Before

Health & Finance Phase

  • Complete mandatory vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Meningococcal)
  • Schedule TB screening for destination country
  • Finalize education loan and structure proof-of-funds
  • Apply for forex card — compare Niyo, Wise, BookMyForex, HDFC ISIC
4-6 Weeks Before

Accommodation & Insurance

  • Secure student accommodation via verified platforms
  • Purchase health insurance (OSHC/J-1 compliant) and travel insurance
  • Initiate first tuition fee transfer via optimal forex channel
  • Upload vaccination records to university health portal
1-3 Weeks Before

Travel & Final Prep

  • Book student flight — verify baggage allowance and student fare eligibility
  • Pre-order eSIM / activate temporary international roaming
  • Create redundant document backups (physical + encrypted cloud)
  • Program emergency contacts: embassy, university office, local emergency numbers
  • Pack essentials — prioritize India-specific items unavailable abroad

How It Works

Simple steps to get departure-ready

1

Choose Your Services

Select the pre-departure services you need — accommodation, insurance, forex, flights, or all of them.

2

Get Expert Guidance

Our counselors help you pick the right options for your destination, visa type, and budget.

3

Fly With Confidence

Complete your checklist and depart fully prepared — housing secured, insurance active, and forex sorted.

Pre-Departure Checklist

University admission confirmed
Visa approved & stamped
Accommodation booked
Health insurance active
Travel insurance purchased
Forex card loaded
Flight tickets booked
SIM card / eSIM ready
Country guide reviewed
Embassy registration done
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Start your pre-departure prep at least 2 months before your travel date