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Pre-departure tips

Pre-departure tips . Visa applications . i . Requirements and procedures Personal appearance Application form Valid passport 2 recent passport photos NSO- birth certificate + copy Flight reservation Travel insurance with a minimum medical coverage of Euros 30.000

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Pre-departure tips

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  1. Pre-departure tips

  2. Visa applications • i. Requirements and procedures • Personal appearance • Application form • Valid passport • 2 recent passport photos • NSO- birth certificate + copy • Flight reservation • Travel insurance with a minimum medical coverage of Euros 30.000 • Consular fee in cash (exact amount) • Proof of sufficient financial means (ex. original bankbook and copy, dating back one year , affidavit of support, bank statements, etc.) • Additional documents (school acceptance letter and proof of residence) • Proof of enrolment and authorized leave of absence in case of students.

  3. Visa applications • i. Requirements and procedures • Complete requirements • Call and schedule an appointment • 1-909-101-1919 • 1-900-101-1919 • 1-903-101-1919 • Do NOT be late!

  4. Visa applications • ii. (If with interview) Common questions encountered in the interview • No interview • iii. Visa processing time - How long did it take to get your visa? • Around 4 to 5 weeks

  5. Visa applications • iv. Any difficulties encountered while trying to get your visa? • No, but it takes a while for the embassy to process. • v. (If applicable to your destination) Schengen visa procedures • Same as visa procedures TIP: Try to apply for the visa as early as possible so that IF the embassy does not give you a Schengenvisa, there may still be some time to apply for the Schengen at a different embassy (i.e. German embassy – rumoured to have the fastest processing time)

  6. Visa applications

  7. Travel insurance procedures and policies • Call Blue Cross directly – they give discounts to Ateneo students • 8000 Makati Avenue, Makati City, Manila Philippines TIN 000-440-080-000 Tel. No.: 899-8001 Fax No.: 899-5389 Email: travel_sales@bluecross.com.ph • Coverage: 150 Days

  8. Efficient packing for your trip: What to bring and what not to bring • i. Is it easy or cheaper to buy toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.) there or should they bring some when they arrive? • Bring some when you arrive, at least for a couple of weeks while you get settled in. TIP: Sachets are useful during trips.

  9. Efficient packing for your trip: What to bring and what not to bring • ii. Should they bring a lot of medicines in case of illness or is it easy or cheaper to buy medicines there? If so, how much do you think should they bring? • Bring the essentials with you (Vitamins [C and multi]; for allergies, colds, hyperacidity, LBM, cough, fever, etc. ) • get vaccinated (flu and pneumonia)

  10. Efficient packing for your trip: What to bring and what not to bring • iii. Should they bring pots, pans, utensils, plates, cups, bedsheets, blankets, and pillows or are they provided for in their accommodations? • Already provided for.

  11. Efficient packing for your trip: What to bring and what not to bring • iv. How much clothing should they pack or is it cheaper to buy clothing at their destination? What clothing do you recommend them to bring with them in their destination? • Clothing that should last for approx. 2 weeks • Bring lots of t-shirts and long-sleeved shirts • Sweaters, cardigans, “air-con jackets” • Thermal underwear (leggings, undershirts) TIP: Layering! Gives you different looks and keeps you warm at the same time. 

  12. Efficient packing for your trip: What to bring and what not to bring • iv. How much clothing ..... • Winter jacket should be thick and waterproof • Waterproof shoes • Lots of socks and underwear (disposable underwear may be considered) • Scarves, gloves, hats TIP: Don’t be afraid to reuse your clothes without washing them. 

  13. Efficient packing for your trip: What to bring and what not to bring • v. How was the weather when you arrived? (eg. If the students are going to countries with temperate climates, should they arrive at their destination wearing thermal / winter clothing?) • Approx. 9°C when we arrived • Bring a jacket. Can also pack extra layers in your carry on baggage for easy retrieval.

  14. Efficient packing for your trip: What to bring and what not to bring • vi. Is there anything you wish you had brought with you before you left the Philippines for your JTA? • Maybe more Filipino stuff for the International Fair (i.e. Costumes, food)

  15. Efficient packing for your trip: What to bring and what not to bring • vii. Is there anything you wish you didn’t bring with you when you left the Philippines? • Not really

  16. Efficient packing for your trip: What to bring and what not to bring • Other things to bring... • Travel adaptors • Extension cord • Hair dryer • Blank CDs/ hard drive TIP: photocopies/electronic copies of travel documents (passport, visa, credit cards, Ids, tickets, etc.)

  17. Other preparations • i. Language (if applicable) • 1. How difficult is it to get by without knowing the local language? How many of the locals you approached know even a little English? • Not that hard • Most of the youth know how to speak English. • Generally, the Polizei, Bahnhof people, train conductors, tourist info station, etc. know how to speak English

  18. Other preparations • 2. What useful phrases should they keep in mind in order to: • a. Introduce oneself (eg. “I am ___ from Ateneo de Manila University) • Ich bin ____ vom Ateneo de Manila University • b. Ask for directions (eg. “Where is ____?”; “How do I go to ____”) • Woist_____? • Wiekommeich ___?

  19. Other preparations • 2. What useful phrases should they keep in mind in order to: • c. Ask if the local person knows how to speak English and tell him they do not know how to speak the local language. • SprechenSieEnglisch? • Ichsprechekein Deutsch. • d. Ask for help • Hilfe!

  20. Other preparations • 2. What useful phrases should they keep in mind in order to: • e. Order food in restaurants/cafeterias • Ichmöchte gern .... • Wiener Schnitzel • Knödel • Apfelstrudel • Sachertorte • Heiße Schokolade

  21. Other preparations • 2. What useful phrases should they keep in mind in order to: • f. Shop • Wie viel? • Was kostet?

  22. Other preparations • More phrases... • Grüß Gött • Hallo • Danke • Bitte • Entschuldigung • Tchüss • Auf Wiedersehen • Wie heißt du? • Wie geht es dir? • Eins, zwei, drei,... • Sehr gut • Genau • Frohe Weihnachten • http://www.dict.cc/

  23. Other preparations • ii. How essential is it to learn household chores (cooking, laundry, cleaning, ironing) prior to leaving for your JTA? • Very important, specially cooking and laundry.

  24. Other preparations • Get a Hostel card • 4227 Tomas Claudio St., Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. (ID pic) • Teach parents how to use Skype

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