How to Travel Abroad in 30 Days for Studies: International Students Guide

Do you have a few months left before you travel abroad? Have you completed your international transactions? Moving abroad has become an exciting adventure for international students, but it could be stressful and time-consuming.

Pay4Me has made it easier for international students to have a seamless, borderless movement with their financial transactions and student loan funding. Assuming you have limited time, we have listed a step-by-step relocation guide.

Update Your Passport / Get Your Necessary Visa

You must have gotten your visa ready to relocate to your chosen destination within 30 days of your departure date. Ensure you have completed your dealings with the Embassy and gathered your documents.

Book Your International Ticket

You should compare international flights to your destination online and use the most favourable flight. Some students step up flight cost alerts to help them learn about promotions or discounts. 

Package and Ship What You Can’t Carry Along

While we don’t see why you should ship your items before relocation, you can send things that may deal with you during relocation. Remember that you can spend more when you carry excess luggage,

Make Copies of All Important Documents

You don’t want to get stuck abroad because of missing documents. Pay4Me recommends that you make copies of your marriage certificates, birth certificate,passport, license,  medical records, and health insurance. For safety, you can laminate the copies to keep them from tearing or wearing.

Purchase Medical Insurance

As an international student, you must have medical insurance because medicals are expensive abroad. Learn about your school's medical insurance and compare it with what you want to have in your insurance. 

Research Your Destination

With your visa available, you should read about cultural shocks, customs and laws, cuisine, accommodation, and religious belief of the people. In addition, you must learn to be tolerant and respect life, especially animals' rights.

Sort Out Housing

Before you relocate abroad, you should have made arrangements for your accommodation. Whether you want to stay on-campus or off-campus, make sure you have made your plans. You don’t want to stay days at a hotel, burning your pocket with hotel bills before your resumption.

Access to Funds

Pay4Me has made it possible for international students to have access to student loans. Moreover, Pay4Me App handles SEVIS, WES, application, and tuition fees, including visa fees for your studies abroad. 

Cell Phone Service

You should check the most affordable and efficient cell phone provider to help you communicate and open a bank account with your new cell phone number abroad.

Countdown to Your Relocation Date

One Month

·         You should confirm your departure date and the detailof your flight.

·         Finalize any last-minute paperwork

·         You should visit your hospital to refill any  prescription medication

·         Read travel guides to learn about your new country’s attractions

·         Get your clothing ready

Two Weeks

Meet family and friends and complete any dealings or meetings with them

Purchase a multi-country adapter. 

You should make a copy of your passport, ID, credit card, and other essential documents. Pay4Me recommends that you keep some of the copies with a trusted family member or friend. 

One Week

Notify your bank about your relocation plan.

Get cash or purchase traveler's checks.

Confirm your flight or other travel arrangements.

Financial Aid or Student Loan for Nigerian Students

If you want to relocate to the United States or Canada and don’t have funds for your studies, you can take advantage of Pay4Me App's student loan support. Download the app on Google Playstore or Apple Store to get started.