Prior to Arrival
The following check list should help you with your travel preparations before you leave home:
- Decide when you are going to start work and discuss the date with your (host) institute well in advance
- Put together the most important documents
- Apply for your visa (and those of any members of your family accompanying you)
- Find out about accommodation in your new place of residence
- Arrange health insurance cover (for yourself, your marital partner and children)
- If necessary, enquire about local childcare/schools well in advance
