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Everything You Need Before Departure
From accommodation and insurance to forex and flights — one portal for all your pre-departure essentials.
Travel Insurance
Protect your journey with comprehensive coverage for trip cancellations, baggage loss, transit delays, and emergency assistance.
Health Insurance
Visa-compliant medical coverage including OSHC (Australia), J-1 insurance (USA), and comprehensive plans for every destination.
Trusted by 50,000+ Students
29 years of helping students prepare for life abroad.
12-Week Pre-Departure Timeline
Start preparing at least 3 months before your travel date
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
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
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
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
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
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
Choose Your Services
Select the pre-departure services you need — accommodation, insurance, forex, flights, or all of them.
Get Expert Guidance
Our counselors help you pick the right options for your destination, visa type, and budget.
Fly With Confidence
Complete your checklist and depart fully prepared — housing secured, insurance active, and forex sorted.
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