Travel Assisting
Going away from home even for a day or so is always tough and imagine how it would feel when you have to travel abroad and that too all alone for years. At Jay Maharaj Edu Focus (P) Ltd (JME) we understand the students’ and their parents’ anxiety and make students’ journey quite comfortable and safe.
Keeping that in our mind & luckily we have our group of companies will provide all our valuable student and peace of mind to their parents we will provide In House services for Forex, Forex card, International SIM card, Travel Insurance while all our student are busy in last minute shopping or spending time with their love once.
At Jay Maharaj Edu Focus (P) Ltd (JME) we take every possible effort to make a student’s journey from their native country to the foreign country of their choice as seamless as possible. We guide them with travel tips and also assist with any airline bookings. This valuable service is provided free of cost.
Jay Maharaj Edu Focus (P) Ltd (JME) takes the responsibility to book flights well in advance to help students get ideal departure dates, routes and that too at an affordable discounted rate because it’s group of company has it’s own portal. We also assist students in identifying the best airlines for heavy baggage schemes. There are a number of international airlines that offer special discounts for students of which Jay Maharaj Edu Focus (P) Ltd (JME) is aware of and thus we suggest the names of these airlines to the students.
Travel Checklist
Packing for your trip to any country is exciting. After all of the work you have done to get accepted at a university, it is finally time to prepare for the trip. In your excitement, it would be easy to forget some of the essential documents you will need at your point of entry or during your time in school. This travel documents checklist for international students will ensure you have all your academic and required travel documents in one place.
1. Passport : At the top of the list of travel documents for international students is, of course, your passport. Keep your passport near you at all times. You will need it to board your plane and get through customs in any country. Once you have arrived, you will use your passport to prove your age and identity.
2. Flight Documents : You will need your airline tickets to get through security checkpoints and board the plane. Keep a paper copy of your flight itinerary as well. Do not rely solely on your mobile phone to store these important documents in case the battery drains during a long flight.
3. Student Visa : You will need to show your student visa at your point of entry. Keep it with your passport.
4. Admissions Letter : Officials at your point of entry may also ask to see your admissions letter to prove your destination. Keep a copy with your passport.
5. Health Insurance : Documents Although you hope you will not need to use your medical insurance documents during your time in the Overseas, you should bring them with you.
6. Medical Records : Bring copies of your medical records in case you need to see a doctor while you are in the Overseas.
7. Prescriptions : This might be one of those travel documents for international students that you might not think of. And you would not be alone is forgetting your paper prescription. If you take any prescription medication, you should bring a copy of the prescription to show customs officials. A prescription proves that the medicine belongs to you and that it was lawfully prescribed.
8. Academic Documents : Pack copies of transcripts, class schedules and other academic documents. Although your university should have these documents available, you will save time by bringing your own copies.
9. Contact List : This list should include contacts in the U.S. and your home country who can help you if travel plans change or if you encounter an emergency. Include contact information for the international office at your college as well as your counselor, your family and anyone you know in the Overseas.
Need to make sure
1. Organize your stuff
• Plan your travel – gather all your essential documents in place and make all the arrangements you’d require on the day of your arrival. Use this checklist as reference:
• Load copies of documents, photos, and some music to cloud storage.
• Save all important contact details and information in a Google document.
• Check your flight’s weight restrictions, entertainment and food facilities.
• Pre-arrange for your airport pick-ups and drops in home and host country both.
• Download a messenger or online calling app so you can contact your family and friends using available Wi-Fi.
• Add something to make your luggage identifiable.
2. Carry-on luggage
Let’s start with something quick and easy – your carry bag.
• Keep your passport, visa and enrolment letter handy.
• Once you get your boarding pass, keep that safe in your carry bag.
• Keep some currency of the host country.
• It’s a good idea to have a journal and pen ready for documenting experiences.
• Keep your prescription medicines, if any.
• Ensure that your phone, charger and other gadgets like cameras and batteries are in hand bag.
• One or two pair of clothes, in case your luggage is delayed.
• A book or e-reader for the journey. Also, keep your headphones.
• Face wipes, gum, hand sanitiser, travel pillow and itinerary.
• Keep your reading glasses and sun glasses.
• Mittens and cap if you are going to a colder country.
3. In your checked baggage
• A copy of all your important documents.
• Toiletries including contact lenses, solutions, and/or feminine products.
• Appropriate clothes according to the weather in the host country.
• A handy first- aid.
• Souvenirs for the host family, if you are staying with one.
• Umbrella for sun/rain.
• Shoes- running, flip flops and college wear.
• Extra money for emergencies.
• A language dictionary.
• Any books that you might require for your studies.
Avoid Wasting your Money
Remember, some things are best left at home, so to avoid wasting your money or issues with customs, make sure you don’t pack any of the following.
· Spices or plant products.
· Stationery, you can buy that locally.
· A lot of cash. Bring only what you might need, and some emergency cash.
· Pirated goods or movies.
· Anything that might be considered as a weapon.