Pre-departure Checklist

You are expected to attend pre-departure briefings organized by GAO to get yourself prepared for going abroad in summer. Schedule of pre-departure briefing will be announced via email once confirmed.


Pre-departure Checklist

• Receive admission letter and/or related documents
• Check your visa and passport requirements
  • Your passport should be valid for at least six months after you plan to finish your overseas trip.
  • You need to apply for a student visa for studying in your host country if it is required.
• Confirm your accommodation at the summer exchange destination
  • Confirm accommodation with the host.
  • Double-check the check-in date for your accommodation.
• Purchase air ticket/ Make necessary logistic arrangements
• Check out the transportation arrangement to your host institution.
  • Double check the departure and return date of your flight ticket.
  • Research how to get to your host institution. 
• Purchase insurance covering your entire time overseas
  • You can purchase top-up insurance from EdUHK's appointed agent or other insurance agent on your own. 
• Estimate your budget and prepare for financial matters
  • Estimate your living costs and plan your budget carefully.
  • Research ways to pay your expense overseas (e.g. ATM withdrawal, credit cards and cash)
• Submit the following documents to GAO
  • Acceptance Letter from the host (Copy)
  • Passport Copy
  • Student Visa/ Resident Permit, if any (Copy)
  • Extra Insurance Policy (Copy)
  • Flight Itinerary (Copy) 
  • Quotation of Air Tickets (Copy) and Air Ticket Comparison Table (GLEF applicants only)