Packing - The Essentials

2 min. readlast update: 10.18.2023

Check your uniform requirements, listed in the travel & flights section of your Resort Leaders profile prior to departure.

Checked Baggage

  •  Trainers/Casual shoes - 2 pairs • Formal shoes - 1 pair • Shorts/leggings - 3 pairs • Jeans - 1 pair • Underwear/socks - 10 pairs • Swimwear - 2 pairs • Warm hoodie • Raincoat • T-shirts - 5 minimum • Watch • Adaptor • Toiletries Reminder: Label your suitcase on the inside and outside and use only TSA approved locks

Hand Luggage

  •  Your passport & J1 Visa • Visa paperwork - DS-2019 form • SEVIS receipt • Insurance card • Flight itinerary • A copy of your visa sponsor job offer • A copy of your police check and medical form • Any travel tickets for your departure and arrival (train/bus tickets) • A copy of your onward travel information printed out from your Resort Leaders profile • Mask that covers your nose and mouth • Supporting letter from your visa sponsor ONLY IF you are arriving later than the date on your DS-2019 form. 

Baggage Allowance

For overseas flights you can bring two pieces of luggage and one personal item 

  •  Check-in bag: 1 x 23 kg (height x depth x width = max. 158cm) • Hand luggage 1 x 8 kg (55cm x 35cm x 25cm) + 1 personal item (handbag/laptop case), always check online
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