Pre-Departure Checklist

1 Visa & Permits *
  Ensure all your Visa's and Permits are being processed.  
  Ensure your passport is valid and will not expire within 6 months of entering the UK (Double-check all members of your family, if relevant)  
2 Establishing Your Identity in England
  Scan Certified copies of the following documents onto a disc/memory stick.
  Passport & Approved Visa  
  Visa /Permits  
  Birth / Marriage Certificates  
  Police Clearance Records  
  Qualification Certificates  
  Transcripts of Academic results  
  Driving License (s)  
  Proof of Comprehensive Car Insurance Coverage  
  Dental/Medical Records  
  Medical Insurance Cover  
  Travel Insurance Cover  
  References from previous Landlords  
3 Bluewave Documents - I have forwarded evidence of the following:
  Passport  
  Visa - I promise to sent a copy of my visa, once it is stamped in my passport  
  Police Clearance  
  Qualifications  
  Transcripts of Academic results  
4 Cancelling Services
  Bank / Building Societies  
  Home Insurance  
  Credit Cards /Store Cards  
  Building Insurance  
  Electricity, Gas & Water  
  Vehicle Insurance  
  Telephone  
  Driving License  
  Mobile Provider  
  Breakdown Services  
  Cable/Satellite/ Internet Services  
  Rental/Hire Purchase  
  Clubs / Memberships  
  Regular Deliveries  
  Catalogue Companies  
  Pension Companies  
  Subscriptions  
  Post Office - redirection  
  Electoral Role  
  Borrowed or Loaned Items  
  Find my plants new homes  
  Sell or Loan out my Car  
5 Power of Attorney
  By nominating someone to have power of attorney you are authorising them to act on your behalf on legal and business matters whilst you are abroad. This may be particularly useful if you still own and maintain assets in your home country.  
6 Prescription Drugs
  If you are on prescription medication then please visit your doctor and arrange for sufficient enough of the prescription. We recommend that you bring at least 3 months to cover the initial phase of entry into the UK and to tie you over until you can finalise your registration with a local doctor.  
7 Relocation of Pets
  Quarantine Procedures are fully understood  
  Vaccinations Certificates  
  Supporting Pet documentation as required  
8 Your Visa is Finalised - Book your Flights
  There are many airports located across England, so please locate your nearest airport to your school before booking your flights as you may find that it is cheaper to fly into this airport as apposed to a major airport such as Heathrow or Gatwick.  
9 Arrival in the UK - Booked Accommodation & Transport from Airport
  Bluewave assists with transport and accommodation upon your arrival, so make sure you remember to contact us as soon as you have booked your flights  
  Note: store originals somewhere accessible, so that your family or friends can gain access to these documents should they need to in the future.




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