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January 30, 2026
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✈️ General Packing Checklist – Study Abroad Essentials
This checklist is specially curated for students going abroad for studies. Please read carefully and pack accordingly.
🧳BAGS AND CURRENCY
- Luggage: Trolley bags + 1 Handbag (with 4 wheels)
- Lock & Key
- Currency: Carry cash (with bill), and forex card (if applicable)
💊 MEDICINES (with doctor’s prescription)
Carry general medicines for:
- Cold, Cough, Fever, Vomiting, Headache, Body Pain, Stomach Issues
- Balm, Vicks, Dettol, Cotton, Band-aid, Earbuds
- Any personal or routine medicines (with prescription)
👕 CLOTHS & ACCESSORIES
- Casual wear and at least one set of formal clothes
- Innerwears, Socks
- Towels, Napkins, Handkerchiefs
- Shoes, Slippers, Belt, Umbrella, Needle & Thread
- Sweater/Woolen Jacket (no need to buy from India)
- Wrist Watch, Wallet, Spectacles/Sunglasses
🧼 TOILETRIES
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste, Shampoo, Conditioner
- Shaving Kit / Personal Kit, Nail Clipper, Comb, Mirror, Hair Oil
- Soaps – for bath & laundry, Talcum Powder, Lotion, Creams, etc.
🍲 FOOD ITEMS & UTENSILS
Food (Optional, Carry in Limited Quantity):
- Poha (1 kg), Tea, Maggi, Indian Spices, Pickles, Daal, Namkeen, Biscuits, Frozen Ghee
- Ready-to-eat: Upma, Poha, Masala Oats, Tea/Coffee Sachets
Utensils:
- Pressure Cooker (2L), Frying Pan (for induction), Tongs, Knife
- Tea Strainer, Mug (Coffee/Milk), Plate, Bowl, Spoon
💡 Tip: Snacks like Namkeen, Biscuits, and Sweets can be purchased after the airport security check so they are not counted in baggage weight.
✏️ STATIONERY
- Pens (Blue & Black), Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners
- Color pencils, Sketch pens, Notebook, Diary, A4 Registers (at least 3)
- Files, Folders, Scissors, Cello Tape, Pen Drive
📄 IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Keep originals and photocopies in a safe folder:
- 10th, 11th, 12th Mark Sheets, Transfer Certificate (TC), Migration Certificate
- Passport, Aadhar Card copy, 20 Passport size photographs
- Admission Letter, Visa, Flight Tickets (also keep digital copies)
📌 Keep all original documents, currency, and forex card in your handbag – NOT in check-in luggage.
🔔 GENERAL ADVISORY
- Do NOT carry beddings (blanket, bedsheet, pillow) – these can be bought at your destination or provided by the hostel.
- Check baggage weight after final packing. Airlines have strict rules. Either remove excess items or be ready to pay for extra weight.
- All important documents and currency must be in your hand baggage.
📦 Final Tip:
Keep your essentials well organized, label your bags, and double-check everything before your travel.
