germany visit visa checklist

What are you looking for?

Business / tourism / visitor visa.

A Schengen visa is required if you intend to stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days within a 180 day period for business, visitor or tourist purposes.

Visa needed?

Entry clearance requirements depend on the citizenship of the applicant.

We are pleased to confirm that persons holding a US passport do not require a visa for the Schengen Member States, provided that the duration of their stay does not exceed 90 days within any 180 day period and provided that no economic activity is being pursued. If you are not a US passport holder, please check our country list to see if you need a visa: country list

Where and how to apply?

German consular services are available throughout the USA. Customers will need to schedule an appointment via the service provider BLS International (except Consulate General Atlanta).

If you live in the jurisdiction of the Consulate General in Atlanta, please make sure to schedule an appointment in order to apply for a Schengen visa directly at the consulate (not via BLS).

Click below to find out where to submit your application and to learn about any specific application procedures. Due to local particularities handling and processing may vary slightly among the German Missions involved: Consulate Finder

Please note processing time of minimum 2 weeks. In some cases processing time may take up to 4 weeks plus additional business days for mailing your documents. Therefore make sure to schedule an appointment as early as possible before your intended trip to Germany.

In order to apply for a visa, it is not necessary to use services of an agency or service provider for facilitation. Also, some of such agencies provide false claims and information regarding the visa process. The German Missions are only cooperating with BLS International in the US.

Please be aware that the submission of forged documents and/or itineraries can lead to the rejection of the visa application.

Under certain circumstances you can mail in your application to the service provider BLS International . If you live in the consular jurisdiction of the consulate in Atlanta, you might mail in your application there if you qualify .

What do I need to fill out and bring?

• Online Schengen Visa Application Form
• Declaration of Accuracy
• Visa Photo Examples
• Information on Data Protection

Which documents are required?

• Schengen Visa
• Schengen Visa ( EU /EEA spouse, parent or child)
• Schengen Visa (German spouse, parent or child)

Additional content

Medical Health Insurance

Information on Medical Health Insurance when applying for a visa.

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What are you looking for?

Visitor visas.

This means that you want to enter Germany for a short stay of up to 90 days to visit someone who lives there.

You need to submit the following documents as originals:

The following documents need to be submitted additionally for visit visas:

The required documents must be submitted complete at the personal interview. Documents sent in advance cannot be considered.

It is not possible to process incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Note on proof of financial means:

In general, all costs of the trip must be borne by the applicant. Only a personal and worldwide accessible bank account is suitable as proof of financial means. Bank statements and pay stubs are considered proof of financial means. Please note that the Embassy will not accept or consider bank statements from unlicensed microfinance institutions or unlicensed banks. Lists of officially licensed financial institutions can usually be found on the homepage of the respective bank responsible for licensing (e.g. www.bog.gov.gh). It is strongly discouraged to use a bank statement from a microfinance institution or rural bank for a visa application.

Note on formal obligation:

If the cost of the trip cannot be borne by the applicant: Formal obligation of the host/invitee according to §§ 66 to 68 Residence Act in original, confirmed by the local aliens authority in Germany.

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What are you looking for?

Visa: short-term / schengen for stays up to 90 days.

Visits up to 90 days

General information

Recommendations and tips, so called “visa agents”, book your appointment, additional content, related content.

Please first read the Embassy´s page Visa - Important information for all applicants .

For visiting the so-called “Schengen States” for a period up to 90 days, Sri Lankan and Maldivian citizens and certain third country nationals residing in these countries have to obtain a visa category “Schengen”.

They have to lodge an application at the Embassy of the country which is their main destination (generally: the Schengen country with the longest stay during the trip). The country of entry and departure is not the determining factor! Holders of Schengen visas (text on the visa reads “valid for Schengen states” in the language of the issuing country) may spend up to 90 days in a given 180 days period in the Schengen area, provided their visa is valid at the time.

The German Embassy Colombo handles Schengen visa applications from

• Citizens of Sri Lanka residing in Sri Lanka and other third country nationals residing in Sri Lanka wishing to travel mainly to Germany, Estonia, Hungary and Latvia. Applicants may apply in the VFS German Visa Application Centres in Colombo and Jaffna.
• Please note: Germany is not representing any other Schengen country in the Maldives. Applicants wishing to travel mainly to another Schengen country have to apply with the respective Embassy in New Delhi.
• It is recommended to apply as early as possible. The application can be lodged up to 6 months before the planned trip.
• The standard processing time for the decision on visa applications is 15 calendar days. The application should therefore be submitted at least 15 calendar days before the planned trip. Please refrain from enquiries on the status of your visa application during the processing time. If in individual cases an extended review is carried out, the processing time may be extended to 45 calendar days.
• Please note that visa applications can only be submitted through one of Germany’s VFS visa application centres in Colombo, Jaffna or Malé / Maldives . VFS acts as the official partner of the Embassy of Germany managing the administrative tasks related to visa. The decision making process about an application is solely handled by the Embassy!
• For an appointment at the VFS visa application centre in Colombo and Jaffna you have to register on this waiting list You will get a confirmation about your registration and again an email once your appointment is to be scheduled.

For an appointment at the VFS visa application centres in Malé you have to book an appointment via the VFS website. Please consult the VFS website for further information.

• Applicants are obliged to provide all information necessary to proof their case and therefore are advised to submit only complete applications. Please note that all visa applicants need to appear in person for the collection of biometric data (photograph and ten fingerprints) when applying for a Schengen Visa. For more information, also regarding exceptions, click here Information regarding the Visa Information System (VIS)

There is no need to use an “agent” to apply for a visa.

Please be informed that the German Embassy is not related to “visa agents” in any way. They neither work for nor work with the consent of the German Embassy. There is no such thing as “registered visa agent” for Germany. Their service may be expensive to you, but without any value to your case and certainly in no case will bind the German Embassy in their decision making process.

No “visa agent” can:

• influence the outcome
• fast-track the processing period
• guarantee you a visa

These checklists for Schengen visa applications will help you to make sure that your application is complete.

Checklist visitor - tourist PDF / 612 KB

Checklist Business PDF / 542 KB

Checklist Seaman PDF / 404 KB

Checklist Transit Visa PDF / 357 KB

Application form

Schengen visa application PDF / 277 KB

Complete your application online

Online Appointments Schengen at VFS (for applicants in Maledives) can be obtained here .

Waiting List for Schengen Visa (application center Colombo and Jaffna only)

Think about others: please cancel your appointment as soon as you know that you are not going to use it. You will enable other applicants to use that slot! “No-shows” (applicants who do not use booked appointments) will be monitored and if necessary registered. Late arrivals will be asked to reschedule.

All information is based on the knowledge and experience of the Embassy at the time of writing this text. No guarantee can be given for the completeness and correctness, especially due to changes that have occurred in the meantime.

Frequently asked questions about Schengen visa

Check if your question about Schengen visa is answered here!

VFS General

Videx Schengen - Complete your application online!

Visa requirements for long term stay

Emergency travel documents for eu citizens, certification of a copy.

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What are you looking for?

Information on visa applications, entry to germany.

Entrada a Alemania, © Colourbox

Visa application

Opening hours and contact numbers.

You can only apply for a visa at the German Embassy in Manila if you are resident in the Philippines, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia or Palau. You can check here whether you as a national of another country need a visa to enter Germany.

Depending on the intended duration of your stay in Germany, you can either apply for a Schengen visa (stay up to 90 days) or for a German national visa (stay over 90 days).

The waiting time for an appointment to submit your application is currently: Family reunion or marriage up to 1 month, Nurses up to 1 month, all other purposes up to 1 month.

Please note: You have to submit applications for Schengen visas, for river cruise employees, health care workers and for family reunion of minors to their parents at VFS in Manila or Cebu. Please submit the applications for all other visa categories, especially with fast track approvals, at the Embassy.

Visa applications can be accepted in the Visa Section only after an appointment has been made for this purpose. You find the link to the appointment system in the information about the different visa categories.

Please read carefully the information regarding visas on this website and restrict your inquiries to specific questions concerning visa matters that are not answered by the information on the website.

Contact the Visa Section Phone: (0063 2) 8702 3001

For general inquiries about visas, you can call the Visa Section from Monday to Thursday from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm. If you have specific questions concerning your visa application, please send us an email .

NOTICE: We recommend enquiries via email rather than telephone calls.

To find out how to apply for your visa and which documents to submit, please read the section below according to your visa type.

Schengen visas

Visas for visit, business, tourism, exhibitors of fairs, crew members

German national long-time visa

Visas for family reunion, marriage, education, work

Visa navigator

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What are you looking for?

Schengen visa checklist, required documents, family visit, business visa, visa for medical treatment, for minors (children under 18 years of age).

All documents must be submitted in the following order as ORIGINALS and one set of PHOTOCOPIES

The following documents must be submitted with every visa application: ​​​​​​​

⬜ Completed and signed Schengen visa application form

⬜ Two recent passport photos (in colour, against a light background, standard size 35 x 45 mm)

⬜ NPC birth certificate (if born after 13th December 1992) / certified copy of the local birth register OR affidavit (“declaration of age” deposed to by one of the parents or the head of the family, if both parents are late)

⬜ Valid passport (issued within the last ten years and valid for at least another three months after the end of the journey), for previous journeys also the old passport(s)

⬜ For non-Nigerian nationals: Nigerian residence permit.

⬜ Prepaid courier envelope for the return of the passport

⬜ Health insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000€ and valid for the entire travel period and the entire Schengen area.

⬜ Flight reservation (return flight)

⬜ Proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel reservation)

⬜ If applicable, formal declaration of commitment pursuant to §§ 66 - 68 a AufenthG in the original or proof of own financing of the stay (no cash)

⬜ Up to date bank statements (preferably salary account) for the last three months - Only bank statements issued and stamped by the bank are accepted

⬜ If applicable, proof of land ownership or ownership certificate

⬜ If applicable, marriage certificate

⬜ If applicable, birth certificate(s) of minor child(ren)

⬜ If applicable, proof of employment from Nigeria (employment contract, introduction letter, holiday certificate, salary statement for the last three months, current salary account statement)

⬜ If applicable, COI / COR / Certificate of Incorporation / Registration of the company in Nigeria, MEMO / Memorandum and Articles of Association / Company and Allied Matters Act,

⬜ FIRS / Federal Inland Revenue Service Income Tax Clearance Certificate / Company Income Tax Clearance Certificate of recent years.

For a family visit, please complete your application with the following documents:

⬜ Informal invitation letter from host in Germany (the formal guarantor’s form does not replace the mandatory invitation letter from your host)

⬜ Proof of the family relationship to the inviting person (birth certificate, residence title or identity card of the relevant person in Germany)

⬜ Further documents (e.g. official registration for marriage, baptism certificate, pregnancy certificate), which prove the purpose of the journey.

For a business visa, please supplement your application with the following documents:

⬜ If applicable, invitation from a company in Germany with a copy of the entry from the German commercial register.

⬜ If applicable, proof of the conference, workshop or training or previous business transactions

⬜ Up to date bank statement of the last three months of the company in Nigeria - Only bank statements issued and stamped by the bank will be accepted.

For a visa for medical treatment, please complete your application with the following documents:

⬜ Proof of sufficient health insurance cover in Germany.

⬜ Confirmation from the doctor from Germany that medical treatment will be carried out in Germany, confirmation of the date and the expected duration of treatment

⬜ Medical documents of the treating doctor from Nigeria

⬜ Proof that the costs for the treatment have already been paid.

For a visa of a minor, as a rule, both parents have to come to the minor’s appointment. Only if one parent is unable to come, we require a written and signed power of attorney from the parent unable to come in person.

If one or both parents are unavailable for clearly justified reasons to accompany the minor to the appointment, in exceptional cases the parents can issue a written power of attorney to a third adult person, allowing them to accompany their child and to apply for a visa in their stead. This person has to be able to identify himself or herself by showing their international passport, voter’s card, driver’s license or NIN slip (original and one copy).

The power of attorney may be written by yourself, but has to be signed by both parents. In addition, please add a copy of the parents’ passports.

In addition, please complete the application with the following documents:

⬜ If travelling without the custodial parents, a travel permit signed by both parents or the custodial parent and the applicant, as well as a copy of the passport of the parents or the custodial parent.

⬜ If applicable, death certificate of the parent.

⬜ If applicable, divorce decree of the parents.

⬜ Current school transcript or certificate of study with transcripts of the last two semesters

⬜ Application form signed by both parents.

The Embassy and the Consulate General reserve the right to request additional documents if necessary and to have their authenticity verified if necessary.

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What are you looking for?

Checklist for a german national visa - student.

Before filling out the application form and booking an appointment, please prepare 2 identical sets of the following documentation for your visa:

• Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least another year as of date of visa application; passports with observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted) with at least two empty pages
• Application form & declaration (in accordance with Section 54 of the Residence Act) duly signed
• Declaration for additional contact and legal representation information
• Copy of your passport’s data page (A4 size copy)
• Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
• Certificate issued by the APS (Academic Evaluation Centre) – please consult www.aps-india.de for further information about application process See below for exceptions.
• Proof of admittance to the study course/preparatory college (original and 2 copies) including information on the language of instruction
• Where not confirmed by the German University in the admission notification: Proof of the language skills in the language of instruction for the study course or the preparatory course (without a preparatory language course as a rule at least B2-level in the language of instructions) (original and 2 copies). Only certificates approved by German government will be accepted (such as Goethe Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, ÖSD, IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Assessment English). Do NOT provide “exemption letters” or “Language of Instruction Certificates!”
• Certificates of all academic qualifications you have previously obtained (original and 2 copies)
• Curriculum vitae
• Proof of financial means to cover the costs for the time of your studies by one of the following documents: - confirmation of a German / EU scholarship / stipend or - “Verpflichtungserklärung” (formal obligation letter) by sponsor living in Germany or - blocked account for the first year of your stay, amounting to 11,208 euros When applying for visa, you can provide evidence that you are able to meet your living costs by opening a blocked bank account. You have free choice of provider. Information on providers that offer this service worldwide is available on the website of the Federal Foreign Office . PLEASE NOTE: You cannot withdraw more than 934 euros per month from a blocked account. This is applicable from 01.01.2023. However, especially at the beginning of your stay, you might be required to spend more than 934 euros in a month (e.g. to pay a deposit when renting a room or an apartment). It is therefore highly recommended to make sure that you have access to sufficient financial means according to your individual Situation.
• If the university charges tuition fees: Proof of funds equivalent to the tuition fees for the first two semesters and the fee structure (detailed overview of fees). This can be either of the following: - Confirmation of payment issued by the university OR - Education loan OR - Unblocked deposit added to your blocked account (i.e. deposited in addition to the 11,208 euros mentioned above)
• 3 passport pictures according to biometric specifications, not older than 6 months
• Visa fee of 75 € payable in INR only (pls. check our website for payment options and applicable exchange rate)
• Travel health insurance valid on arrival in Germany to the date of enrollment at the University (mentioned in your admission letter) (approx. 3 months). Kindly click here to find out about the travel health insurances accepted. In case you receive a stipend from public funds: please provide ONE of the following: • Proof of a private German health insurance which fulfills the below mentioned requirements and starts at your tentative travel date OR • Proof of a public German health insurance, which consists of a letter from your German healthcare provider, and additionally a travel health insurance from your travel date up to the starting date of the public German health insurance. OR • Proof of a private foreign (including Indian) health insurance mentioning the specific policy you chose which fulfills the below mentioned requirements and starts at your tentative travel date When does a health insurance meet the requirement of being equivalent to a German public health insurance? • No limit to the reimbursement in case of sickness • If the insured person becomes sick, no deductible higher than 300 € per year can be demanded • Preexisting conditions must be included • No clause for termination regarding the insured person reaching a certain age, change of residence permit or loss of residence Permit • The Insurance cover cannot have any time limit (or needs to be automatically renewed)

Students who do not need to present an APS certificate:

• If you obtain a non-German degree
• If you have a foreign degree that is not Indian (e.g. British degree, Turkish degree, etc.)
• If you intend to do a PhD / PostDoc in Germany
• If you have an international Indian degree (e.g. International Baccalaureate)
• If you receive a stipend from public funds ( EU or German funds)

Please prepare two identical application sets with the above-mentioned documents and bring your original certificates along. Please DO NOT staple any documents.

Please note that the German Missions reserve the right to ask for additional documents or the verification of certificates, for which additional fees would be charged.

Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a visa interview may result in the rejection of your application.

Download this page as pdf .

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What are you looking for?

Visa and entry.

Visa sticker, © Thomas Köhler/photothek.de

Information about visa applications (short- and long-term stay) in Germany

All Visa Applicants (both short- and long-term) should fill up the “Declaration of Consent”, sign it and submit it with the visa application. Please download it from here: Declaration of Consent

Short stay (less than 90 days):

Schengen Visa (for business, trade fair, tourism, transit, medical etc. maximum of 90 days)

From May 2023 on, Schengen Visa applications will be handled via VFS: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bgd/en/deu

Important: General Data Protection Regulation

PLEASE NOTE: the ONLINE visa application form will reduce the amount of time an applicant has to spend at the visa counter. After the visa application form has been filled-in online, it has to be printed, therefore a printer must be attached to the computer. When the application is printed, a barcode is generated and printed automatically on the application form. On the other hand, the visa application form in pdf format can also be downloaded and filled-in (also by hand), but it will cost the applicant longer time at the visa counter.

Long stay (more than 90 days):

(e.g. to attend university, work or join a family member in Germany)

Student Visa : For students who have been accepted by a college in Germany. See this checklist for your Student Visa application.

Family Reunion Visa : To join your spouse living in Germany you have to file an application for Family reunion or for Intended marriage .

Family Reunion with EU /EEA citizen : If your spouse living in Germany possesses an EU / EEA citizenship different requirements apply to your Family Reunion with EU /EEA citizen application .

Employment : If you have found a Job in Germany, you need to apply for a visa for employment. Please write an email to the visa section for details.

Long-term visa application form (ONLINE)

Long-term visa application form (pdf)

As of 1 August 2018, close family members (spouses, unmarried minor children and parents of minor children) of a person eligible for subsidiary protection in Germany will be able to apply for a visa for the purpose of family reunion. Eligible family members may already register for an appointment to submit their visa application here .

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USA Travel Checklist: Must-Haves for International Students to Study Abroad

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• May 16, 2024

Did you get an offer letter from your dream university in the US? Congratulations! Now all that is left is to work on your USA travel checklist to get you safe and sound to “the Land of Opportunities”. Since the country will be your home during your study abroad for the next few years, it’s vital to know what essentials to carry along to make your stay there more comfortable. So read this blog to discover all the items that you need (and don’t need) to pack for your relocation to the US. We will also shed some light on the finances and the amount of luggage you can carry during the move. Let’s get started!

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Essential documents, electronics, personal care, miscellaneous, usa travel checklist: finance, what not to add to your usa travel checklist, usa travel checklist: baggage limit for international students, usa travel checklist: last-minute tips, usa travel checklist: essential items.

All in all, your USA travel checklist as an international student can be divided into 5 main categories: documents, clothing, personal care, electronics, and other items. Having different travel rules and regulations for each category of travellers, international students must carry the following essentials to commence their stay and study in the US:

Given below is the list of essential documents you need to enter and stay in the US as an international student. You must make sure to keep these documents safely in one file to present to the US Immigration Officers during your transit:

• Valid passport
• Student visa
• Flight tickets
• Original academic transcripts
• Medical prescriptions
• Travel and health Insurance
• Travel itinerary
• Vaccination certificate
• Copies of your documents
• Boarding pass
• International driving permit
• Proof of financial support

As a country, the US sees a variety of climates across its different regions. The East Coast and Midwest experience all 4 seasons (warm, humid summers, pleasant fall and spring, and mild to cold winters). But the West Coast and the Southwest see warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Depending on where you choose to live and study, here’s all the clothing that should make it to your USA travel checklist:

• Long sleeve shirts
• Traditional attire
• Formal trousers
• Swimming trunks
• Track Pants

Since electronic gadgets are a necessity for international students, here are the ones you can include in your USA travel checklist:

• Headphones/Earphones
• Scientific calculator
• Digital camera
• Extra batteries
• External Hard Disk drive (HDD)
• Universal adapter

Another important category in your USA travel checklist is the personal care items you use daily. Here’s a list of travel-size toiletries you must pack as an international student. Once you reach the US, you can buy these products from local stores in your area :

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Contact lenses
• Feminine hygiene
• Moisturizer

In addition to the above essentials, given below is a list of miscellaneous items you can consider packing in your suitcase:

• Small first-aid kit
• Water bottle
• Small sewing kit
• Favorite homemade snacks
• Adaptor for SIM Card
• Kitchenware
• Converter plugs

For a more specific USA travel checklist for international students, download this free PDF below:

With the USA travel checklist ready, you need to figure out the travel finances. Although credit and debit cards are widely accepted payment methods in the country, you must carry USD 1000-2000 in hand to cover the commuting expenses from the airport to your student accommodation. It’s also helpful to keep a Forex card for daily purchases at the grocery store. 

Given below are some other travel expenses students should keep in mind:

Also Read: Europe Travel Checklist: What to Pack Before for Your Trip?

According to the US Customs and Border Protection, international students should avoid including the following items in their USA travel checklist. They are strictly restricted from entering the nation, and you can check out the specific prohibitions on these items at their official website for further information:

• Absinthe (Alcohol)
• Alcoholic beverages
• Automobiles
• Biological materials
• Ceramic tableware
• Cultural artefacts and cultural property
• Defence articles or items with military/Proliferation applications
• Dog and cat fur
• Drug paraphernalia
• Fish and wildlife
• Food products (raw and prepared)
• Prior notice for food importation
• Fruits and vegetables
• Game and hunting trophies
• Haitian animal hide drums
• Merchandise from embargoed countries
• Photographic film
• Plants and seeds
• Textiles and clothing
• Trademark and copyrighted articles

Now that you know what to and what not to add to your USA travel checklist, you can start packing. However, the airlines have a baggage limit for both carry-ons and checked-in luggage. Given below are the general specifications regarding the allowed baggage for international students:

Also Read: Packing List for Ireland: Know What You Need to Carry for Your Studies Abroad

Once you are all packed and ready to go, the following tips should help smooth out any last-minute hassles in your USA travel checklist:

• Make sure you have all your essential documents like your passport, visa, student ID, health insurance information, and any bank documents easily accessible.
• Bring an adequate supply of any prescription medications you need, along with a doctor’s letter explaining them.
• Research banks near your university that offer student accounts with low fees to manage your finances easily.
• Carry some US dollars for initial expenses like transportation upon arrival (around USD 1000-2000 ).
• Download translation apps, public transport apps for your city, and mobile banking apps for your US bank (if you opened one).
• Get familiar with basic American greetings, social etiquette, and tipping practices to avoid misunderstandings.
• Having an offline map or app downloaded can be a lifesaver if you get lost upon arrival.

Relevant Read:

Answer: As an international student, you will need the following documents to enter the USA: 1. Passport (with 6 months of validity remaining) 2. Student visa (F or M) 3. Offer letter from your university 4. Original academic transcripts 5. Vaccination certificate 6. Travel and health insurance 7. Standard test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT) 8. I-20 Form 9. SEVIS Fee receipt 10. LOR and SOP

Answer: A universal adapter is a must-have, as the US uses a different plug type than many other countries. Also, pack a portable charger and extra cables for your devices, remember to bring your headphones if you plan on studying or travelling on public transport.

Answer: Learning basic American greetings and social etiquette phrases can go a long way. Research tipping practices in restaurants and cafes, as it’s customary in the US. Get familiar with the climate in your university’s location to pack appropriate clothing.

We hope this blog gave you a complete insight into the USA travel checklist for international students. For more such resources on student life abroad, make sure to tune into Leverage Edu daily. Thank you for reading!

Disha Kaira

Disha is an electrical engineer turned writer passionate about bringing a spark (and accuracy) to whatever content she comes across. Whether it's UI/UX Design or writing blogs on abroad education, she relishes every chance to learn and test the limits of her creativity.

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