WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU WHEN GOING ON A CONTRACT ABROAD?
When getting ready to work abroad, take only important and most necessary things with you.
Airlines have a baggage limit – usually up to 20 kg. If you have an overweight bag, you will have to pay extra.
What should you take with you?
1. At the time of crossing the border, you must have two documents:
- A passport with a valid visa or the right of visa-free entry.
- An official document confirming your identity (internal passport, ID card).
2. Clothing.
There is no need to pack your entire wardrobe. Take clothes only for the current season. That is, if you are going abroad in the summer, it means no down jackets. Believe me, it will be much cheaper and easier to buy missing clothes during your contract, or you can change your wardrobe for the season when going on vacation.
- For working in a nightclub, bring dresses (preferably not all black), skirts, blouses, shoes or sandals (definitely with heels, though low heels or platforms are okay), and they must be comfortable since you will be working all night. Wearing trousers or jeans to work is prohibited. Accessories and a small handbag.
- For everyday wear, bring comfortable clothes and shoes.
3. Personal hygiene products must be individual. The list of recommended items includes: soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrush, and a washcloth.
4. Everything you need for hair styling (hair dryer, curling iron, straightener).
5. A first aid kit is something that should always be with you. Focus on cold medicine. Activated charcoal will also be useful. It is also necessary to take painkillers, including medicine for headaches. For performers, ointments for sprains and bruises are necessary. Bandages, cotton wool, peroxide, and plenty of plasters.
Additionally:
- Sim card. Upon arrival, we recommend purchasing a local sim card and choosing the best tariff for yourself. Roaming is quite expensive. You will need to always stay in touch with your manager and family, so purchasing a card will not be a waste of money.
- Phrasebook or translator. When going on a contract abroad, get a booklet with key conversational phrases and download a translator to your smartphone. Don't forget to take them with you.
- Local currency. Before receiving your first salary, you need to take a small amount of money for minor expenses. You will need to pay in local currency abroad. $, € are accepted in any country, so you will be able to exchange them locally for any local currency.
Some things are strictly individual, but you shouldn't forget about them either. Depending on the specifics of the job and the duration of your stay abroad, the list may be supplemented with recommendations from our agency.
Familiarize yourself with the list of prohibited items in advance and bring the most important thing with you – a good mood.