Packing essentials

What to pack, what to keep in your hand luggage, and your baggage allowance.

Last updated June 16, 2026

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
  • Adapter
  • Toiletries
  • Reminder: Label your suitcase on the inside and outside and use only TSA-approved locks

Hand luggage

  • Your passport & J-1 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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