List of Things to Carry while Traveling to Abroad |  Study In Abroad | MBBS Abroad | Softamo
Channel: Softamo Education No. 1 Study Abroad Consultant
Date: 2021-03-17

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Checklist for Abroad Students 
1. Travel Documents for Immigration
1) Original passport, ticket, boarding pass and valid visa. 
2) Original Invitation letter (Scan/Photo Copy will work).
3) Original Travel Insurance (If required).
4) Original HIV Medical certificate.
5) Original 10, and 12th Mark sheets, and 10 and 12th Passing certificates.
6) Copy of translation of documents & Date of birth certificate – will be provided by Abroad counterpart.
Please note that the above documents need to be kept in the order as mentioned or as given to you. Do NOT open the stapled documents.
2.  Photographs: 20 copies of passport sized photographs.
3. Bags and Weight
4. MONEY:  To pay first year fees, living expenses & any unforeseen expenses.
a. Carry nominal money in Cash. A US $ Draft will take 45-60 days to be cleared and attracts a 3% clearance fee. Travelers cheque attract 1 - 3% clearance fee. So carry cash or in card issued by your trusted consultancy. It will help your Consultant/Forex Team to assist you in times of need.
b. All students MUST open a Bank account in India and issue a DEBIT CARD with International withdrawal facilities such as VISA or Master CARD. Preferably with ICICI Bank / SBI / Axis Bank etc. Parents can deposit money in the account in India which then the student can withdraw in Abroad.
c. In Abroad, open a local bank account, deposit your cash in it & issue an ATM card for the local account. For drawing by way of International Debit Card – there is a charge of Rs. 100 - 300 per transaction. It is cost-effective to draw a large amount from your international debit card in a single transaction & deposit it with the local bank & use local ATM thereafter. 
d. Up to 3,000 – 5,000 USD  is allowed to be carried in cash in India to Abroad as per Indian laws. Also, an official receipt will be required for the same.
5. For self Cooking:
a. Fry pan (ordinary or non-stick), pressure cooker (1-2 liter) two spare rubber gaskets and safety valves for cooker, screwdriver range, spoons big and small, serving spoons, wooden spoons for cooking, sarsi, belan, etc. To avoid duplications check with your room-mate what exactly he/she is packing, so that you can optimize your luggage. Usually 3-4 students form a cooking group & each can decide what to carry for the group like 2 thalis, 2 spoons, 2 forks, 2 katoras. 
b. Red Chilly powder, Garam masala, Dhania powder, Haldi, Jeera - 1 kilo each. Also Channa masala, Chat masala, garlic powder, pepper, rock salt (kala namak) achar / pickle etc as per requirement.
Note: Put masala’s in luggage bag. Do NOT carry any liquids as this may break due to air pressure. No liquids allowed in hand baggage. Carry metal containers, Deo’s, perfumes etc in your check in luggage only – due to airline security reasons. 
6. Clothing:
a. 3-5 jeans / trousers. 2 sets of Wollen Thermal wear. 2 sweaters – high neck / full sweater. Good leather shoes. Sport shoes. 5-8 sets Undergarments. 10 Hanker-chiefs. 10 Socks. 2 Towels. Napkins. 1-2 bed sheet. T-shirts. Pants & shirts. Night suits, Slippers. Gloves, Muffler. Wollen Cap. Any other personal clothing. 10 metal / plastic Hangers, Most Important 3 to 2 pin converter / multi-plugs (if carrying electric appliances from India), 1 small folding Umbrella.
b. Medical Students need to carry 2 sets of full arm Aprons and caps (white color). This can be purchased in Abroad as well.
c. 1 Box Color pencils, shapner, Pencils – 1 box, Erasers, Cellotape, Gluestick, Stapler & Staples, needle, thread, buttons, Knife set, tiffin Box, School Bag, small travel iron.
Note: Carry some warm clothes from India. The winter jackets & shoes SHOULD be purchased in Abroad only. Cost: US $ 100-150. (Note: Aprons can also be purchased in Abroad.)
7. Toiletry & Medicines
(Note - Take a doctors prescription for the medicines with you). 
8. Mobile Handset (MUST). Do NOT buy expensive handsets.
10. Some basic Precautions
12. Weight Limit
13. Books
Note - You can use PDF’s as well.
14. Electric kettle (2 plug)
15. Students can carry, Maggi / Readymade food, cooking masala’s etc according to taste. 


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