Land knowing what to do
Airport pickup, SIM, transport card, bank appointment — all sorted before you fly.
Final 4 weeks before departure.
Pre-Departure Support
A first-week-abroad briefing so nothing catches you off guard at the airport, the bank, or the halls reception.
Why this service exists
Benefits you'll actually feel
Accommodation that's real
We verify university halls and private housing — no off-platform scams.
Forex without the markup
Card vs. cash strategy that doesn't leave 4% on the table to airport bureaus.
What's included
Scope of work
- University accommodation guidance
- Private student housing options
- Airport pickup coordination
- UK / international SIM and banking setup
- Packing list and forex guidance
- First-week-abroad checklist
What you walk away with
Deliverables
- First-week-abroad checklist (PDF)
- Confirmed accommodation booking
- Airport pickup confirmation
- Forex and banking plan
Ideal for
- First-time international flyers
- Students arriving outside university welcome week
- Anyone landing without a host or relative in-country
How it runs
The Pre-Departure Support process
Timeline: Final 4 weeks before departure.
- Step 1
T-4 weeks briefing
60-min session covering accommodation, forex, SIM, transport, weather, food.
- Step 2
Bookings confirmed
Accommodation deposit, pickup, SIM activation date locked in.
- Step 3
Landing-day support
WhatsApp adviser on-call during your travel and first 48 hours.
Outcomes
The result you can point to
- You land knowing what to do for the next seven days
Is airport pickup included or extra?
Coordination is included; the driver cost (usually £40–£70 in the UK) is paid directly to the vendor.
Will you help with my bank account after I land?
Yes — we stay on WhatsApp through your first month, including bank, NI/SIN number, and GP registration.
Pairs well with
Related services
Student Visa
End-to-end UKVI, USCIS, IRCC and equivalent visa support with interview prep.
About Student VisaDocumentation
Transcripts, financials, evidence packs — checked twice before anything leaves our office.
About DocumentationFinancial Planning
Tuition, living costs, scholarships, loans, and proof-of-funds laid out in plain numbers.
About Financial PlanningPart of the Earthlink 8-step process
- 01
Eligibility Review
- 02
Country & Pathway
- 03
Course & University
- 04
Document Preparation
Ready when you are
Start with pre-departure support.
First consultation is free. UK office, real adviser, no auto-replies. Or call +44 7721 069 814.