Checklist Before going to Study in Spain

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Excited to move to Spain for your studies? You must be having so much anticipation inside you just don’t know what to do, but do not allow that excitement to prevent you from preparing yourself. Pack properly all the things you will need in Spain. Often packing is left to the last minute, but planning can make a huge difference in reducing your stress levels. It is not possible to take everything with you so be careful with your packing items. Here is the Checklist Before going to Study in Spain.

Checklist Before Going to Study in Spain

Checklist Before going to Study abroad in Spain: Important Documents

While carrying required documents seems obvious it should be on top of any study abroad preparation checklist. You need to make sure that you have your essential documents organised and packed in your suitcase. Here is the list of documents you may require during your stay in Spain.

  • Student Visa for Spain 
  • Passport
  • birth certificate
  • photo identification
  • Social Security Card
  • Letter of enrollment
  • Copies of payslips and fee receipts
  • Attested copies of academic certificates
  • Bank statements, salary slips, and other documents that prove you have the funds to sustain yourself during your program
  • Scholarship certificate (if you’ve earned a scholarship)
  • Copies of medical reports and history
  • Health insurance papers
  • Medical fitness certificate
  • Travel insurance
  • Driver’s license and other identification documents

Packing list Before going to Study in Spain: Clothing

The next thing you need to pack is your clothes. Carry only needed clothes instead of the whole wardrobe. For any emergency, you can buy from Spain as well. So just keep your routine dresses and some outdoor outfits. Here we have compiled the list of clothes you should pack in your bags for Spain:

  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Tops
  • Pants, shorts, and/or skirts
  • Sweater or sweatshirt
  • Workout clothes
  • Swimsuit
  • Formal dress 
  • Coat/jacket 
  • Raincoat or waterproof jacket
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Dress shoes
  • Flip flops/shower shoes
  • Accessories/belts

Make money arrangements before leaving for Spain

We recommend you carry about 100 euros in cash to start. This will provide immediate access to funds. Beyond that, you can also bring a debit card (Visa is widely accepted) with a numeric pin. This will allow you to take money out of the ATMs and obtain the best possible exchange rates.

Checklist Before going to Study in Spain: Toiletries

Toiletries are used every day. You need to carry some from your home country for immediate consumption after landing. Just get the toiletries in small quantities for immediate requirement, as you can also buy them in Spain later. You may also be habitual of some brands which may not be available in Spain, so carry them. The main toiletries you should pack are:

  • Deodorant
  • Hairbrush/comb
  • Glasses/contact lenses 
  • Prescription medications
  • Preferred over-the-counter medicine
  • Menstrual hygiene items
  • Shaving supplies
  • Preferred skincare/makeup

Packing list Before going to Study abroad in Spain: Electronic items

Electronic gadgets are very important for studying abroad. So before leaving for Spain take all your important electronic items with you, which you will need there. Here is the list of essential electronic items that should be included in the packing list for International students going to study abroad in Spain

  • Flash drive
  • USB Cable
  • Laptop
  • Camera (if required)
  • E-book reader/Kindle
  • Headphones
  • Chargers
  • Cases for your electronic items

Packing list for going to study abroad in Spain: Utensils

It is not a good idea to eat every day from restaurants or cafes for the whole period of your stay in Spain. You should cook your food at home. For this, you should carry a few utensils with you from your home country to make your life easy in Spain. Here is a list of kitchen items twitch you should carry without fail:

  • Pressure cooker
  • Utensils
  • Frying pan
  • Good knife
  • Knives 
  • Plates
  • Vegetable chopping board
  • Stainless Steel glasses
  • Water bottle 

Study abroad checklist for Spain: Extra

Other than the above-mentioned, there are few more things international students should add to the packing list Before going to Study in Spain. These items are up to your needs and way of living style. Here is the list of these miscellaneous items

  • Travel/overnight bag and/or travel purse
  • Umbrella
  • Sunglasses
  • Padlock
  • Small, quick-dry towel
  • Earplugs
  • Travel pillow
  • Travel journal
  • Lip balm
  • A book
  • Lint roller

We hope our packing list for study abroad will help you pack your luggage easily. Do not wait until the last minute to pack and prepare your bags as early as possible. You can include and exclude items as per your needs.

Happy journey..!! Good luck..!!

 

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