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If you'll be joining on an upcoming Unbound program, use this handy checklist to help ensure that you've got your preparation steps covered!
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Step 1: Accept Your Offer and Pay Your Deposit
Once you have accepted your offer with Unbound, your $250 deposit is due within 2 weeks of your acceptance.
The remaining fee is due 1 month before your departure date. We accept payments via bank transfer. We don't keep any financial information. Check your emails for payment information.
Once you have accepted your offer with Unbound, your $250 deposit is due within 2 weeks of your acceptance.
The remaining fee is due 1 month before your departure date. We accept payments via bank transfer. We don't keep any financial information. Check your emails for payment information.
Step 2: Contact your University
Each university has a different system for registering students traveling and studying abroad. Please make sure you log onto any university portal and complete all necessary steps from the university side for you to join us abroad. This may include pre departure info sessions, and sharing personal details so you are fit to travel. Contact us or your university for more details.
Each university has a different system for registering students traveling and studying abroad. Please make sure you log onto any university portal and complete all necessary steps from the university side for you to join us abroad. This may include pre departure info sessions, and sharing personal details so you are fit to travel. Contact us or your university for more details.
Step 3: Join Your Program's Facebook Group
Please join your country specific Facebook group. You should receive an invitation to do so via email, but you can also request to join directly from Facebook!
We’ll post updates about your trip and invite you to introduce yourselves to get to know fellow Unbound travellers!
Please join your country specific Facebook group. You should receive an invitation to do so via email, but you can also request to join directly from Facebook!
We’ll post updates about your trip and invite you to introduce yourselves to get to know fellow Unbound travellers!
Summer 2019/2020 FACEBOOK GROUPS
Click on the Facebook group that corresponds to your upcoming program:
Click on the Facebook group that corresponds to your upcoming program:
Step 4: Attend a Pre Departure Information Session Near You
If you’ve got any burning questions about your trip or just keen to meet other participants, join us at a pre-departure meet and greet evening in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or online. We will provide light refreshments and beverages at each face-to-face venue. The events will be on the 4TH, 5TH, 6TH & 7TH of November, 2019.
If you’ve got any burning questions about your trip or just keen to meet other participants, join us at a pre-departure meet and greet evening in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or online. We will provide light refreshments and beverages at each face-to-face venue. The events will be on the 4TH, 5TH, 6TH & 7TH of November, 2019.
PRE-DEPARTURE EVENTS
Melbourne Pre-Departure Meet and Greet
Sydney Pre-Departure Meet and Greet
Adelaide Pre-Departure Meet and Greet
Online Pre-Departure Briefing
Melbourne Pre-Departure Meet and Greet
Sydney Pre-Departure Meet and Greet
Adelaide Pre-Departure Meet and Greet
Online Pre-Departure Briefing
Step 5: Check Out Your Program's Itinerary
Check out example country specific itineraries here. We'll give you much more detail when you arrive in country to fill in the gaps, it'll be a fantastic trip with diverse, unique experiences and an opportunity to work on a practical project with inspiring local experts across the globe.
Check out example country specific itineraries here. We'll give you much more detail when you arrive in country to fill in the gaps, it'll be a fantastic trip with diverse, unique experiences and an opportunity to work on a practical project with inspiring local experts across the globe.
Step 6: Apply For a Visa
Please check country specific visa requirements for your nationality. Apply for a TOURIST visa for all programs. We can support you if you need further documents, just drop us a line.
Please check country specific visa requirements for your nationality. Apply for a TOURIST visa for all programs. We can support you if you need further documents, just drop us a line.
COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND HOTEL ADDRESSES
Nepal
Sydney: 1/F, 9 Napier Street, North Sydney
Adelaide: 133 Portrush Road, Evandale 5069, South Australia
Brisbane: Level 5, 269 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
Address for visa: 314, Dhobidhara Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal 44600
- Visa on arrival available in country. Fill out this form online before hand or in country. Pay your fee (USD25 for 15 days; or USD40 for 30 days) and submit a passport photo.
- Visa in advance available from Australia (you will need a visa fee of AUD65 for 15 days; or AUD85 for 30 days, passport photo, application form and passport)
- Some nationals can enter visa free, including Indian, Chinese and other SAARC travellers.
Sydney: 1/F, 9 Napier Street, North Sydney
Adelaide: 133 Portrush Road, Evandale 5069, South Australia
Brisbane: Level 5, 269 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
Address for visa: 314, Dhobidhara Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal 44600
Thailand:
Address for visa: TBC, Bangkok.
- Australians may enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days.
- Visa on Arrival available for 19 nationalities, including China and India.
- Please check for more information according to your nationality.
Address for visa: TBC, Bangkok.
Vietnam
Address for visa: TBC, Hanoi.
- E-visa available online USD40 for 30 days. Very convenient and recommended.
- Visa on Arrival available in country. Get a Vietnam visa approval letter (USD10 online here) BEFORE travelling. Print the email invitation letter and completed visa form, along with up to two 4 x 6cm passport photos and visa fee of USD25 for 30 days and present at airport.
- Visa from Australia available by post here. Less convenient.
Address for visa: TBC, Hanoi.
India
E-visa available here for up to 60 days, USD50 +2.5% bank charge for most nationalities. Enter your travel details and a photo of yourself with a white background. Your approval will be emailed to you, have a copy of it to show in country on arrival.
Hotel Address: TBC, Mumbai, India.
E-visa available here for up to 60 days, USD50 +2.5% bank charge for most nationalities. Enter your travel details and a photo of yourself with a white background. Your approval will be emailed to you, have a copy of it to show in country on arrival.
- Visa on Arrival available, though not recommended as it is a detailed and long process.
- Visa in advance available through VFS Global at various locations throughout Australia.
Hotel Address: TBC, Mumbai, India.
Fiji
Hotel Address: TBC, Suva.
- Many nationalities, including visitors from Australia, China, India, New Zealand, the UK and more, do not need a tourist visa to enter Fiji.
- Visitor visas for stays of less than four months are issued on arrival, provided you have a return ticket, evidence of sufficient bank funds for your stay and confirmation of accommodation.
Hotel Address: TBC, Suva.
Guatemala
Hotel Address: TBC
- Many nationalities including visitors from Australia, the EU, and the US do not require a visa for tourism if they are visiting Guatemala for 90 days or less, provided they have a return ticket, and evidence of enough money for their visit. This also applies to a number of nationalities (but not all) holding Australian permanent residency.
- Citizens from China, Vietnam, Nepal and a number of other countries will need to apply for a visa.
- Guatemala may change their visa requirements, do please check specific visa information according to your nationality.
Hotel Address: TBC
Malaysia
Hotel Address: TBC
- Many nationalities do not need a visa to enter Malaysia for tourism purposes of up to 90 days.
- Citizens from India and China are eligible to get a visa on arrival.
- Please check country specifc requirements according to your nationality.
Hotel Address: TBC
Step 7: Book Your Flights
You will need to book and pay for your own flights. Check out STA and other providers who offer student discounts for cheaper flights. Momondo is a great flight comparison search engine.
It is advised to arrive in the morning of the first day so you have time to freshen up and take a nanna nap if needed, before we commence programs in the afternoon at 5pm. Alternatively, you’re welcome to arrive or travel any time earlier to get to know your host country. If you choose to do this you’ll need to arrange and pay for your own living costs.
You will need to book and pay for your own flights. Check out STA and other providers who offer student discounts for cheaper flights. Momondo is a great flight comparison search engine.
It is advised to arrive in the morning of the first day so you have time to freshen up and take a nanna nap if needed, before we commence programs in the afternoon at 5pm. Alternatively, you’re welcome to arrive or travel any time earlier to get to know your host country. If you choose to do this you’ll need to arrange and pay for your own living costs.
Step 8: Fill Out the Travel Details Form
Please log in and complete this formsite registration with your personal information (such as flights and any special dietary or other needs). You can fill in information and save as you go, completing final details as you can. Form needs to be completed one month before departure.
Please note: We need your flight details so we can be waiting for you with a big grin and sign with your name on it at the airport on Day 1. If you arrive earlier than our program commencement and request transport from the airport to the city, please let us know and we will see if we can arrange anything for you on a case by case basis! If you're an independent traveller and in country already, just cruise on down to our first hotel on Day 1 of the program.
Please log in and complete this formsite registration with your personal information (such as flights and any special dietary or other needs). You can fill in information and save as you go, completing final details as you can. Form needs to be completed one month before departure.
Please note: We need your flight details so we can be waiting for you with a big grin and sign with your name on it at the airport on Day 1. If you arrive earlier than our program commencement and request transport from the airport to the city, please let us know and we will see if we can arrange anything for you on a case by case basis! If you're an independent traveller and in country already, just cruise on down to our first hotel on Day 1 of the program.
Step 9: Lock in Your Travel Insurance
It will make us really happy knowing that all your bones and bits stay together on our trip, so don’t forget this crucial and compulsory step! In most cases, your university should provide free basic insurance, also ask your banks or credit card companies too. Be sure to read exactly what is included if you want your personal belongings covered too, and make a personal choice about excess cover. You will not be able to participate in the tour if you do not have travel insurance.
It will make us really happy knowing that all your bones and bits stay together on our trip, so don’t forget this crucial and compulsory step! In most cases, your university should provide free basic insurance, also ask your banks or credit card companies too. Be sure to read exactly what is included if you want your personal belongings covered too, and make a personal choice about excess cover. You will not be able to participate in the tour if you do not have travel insurance.
Step 10: Register with DFAT
Register your travel dates at Smart Traveller so the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade may contact your loved ones in any case of emergency.
Register your travel dates at Smart Traveller so the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade may contact your loved ones in any case of emergency.
Step 11: Arrange a Medical Appointment
Please contact your local GP to get the best medical advice about any vaccinations or medication you may need during your trip. This is very important and your responsibility to be prepared. You should bring with you any prescription medication that you need regularly, e.g. a puffer.
For your assurance, all of our trips are facilitated by Senior First Aid facilitators and we will always be carrying emergency First Aid kits. In the event of any illness, our team will look after you and take you to any medical clinics if needed to make sure you are nursed quickly back to good health!
Please contact your local GP to get the best medical advice about any vaccinations or medication you may need during your trip. This is very important and your responsibility to be prepared. You should bring with you any prescription medication that you need regularly, e.g. a puffer.
For your assurance, all of our trips are facilitated by Senior First Aid facilitators and we will always be carrying emergency First Aid kits. In the event of any illness, our team will look after you and take you to any medical clinics if needed to make sure you are nursed quickly back to good health!
Step 12: Understand our Code of Conduct
Please read through and agree to this code so we all have a respectful and awesome adventure together.
Please read through and agree to this code so we all have a respectful and awesome adventure together.
Step 13: Get Packing!!
Please read through our suggested packing list and get in touch with us if you have further questions! It's important to pack fairly lightly - backpacks are best if you have them because of their mobility and we can not guarantee smooth paths to wheel suitcases along. In fact there will be some bumpy roads!
If backpacks aren't your thing, just bring a small-medium suitcase/duffel bag. In most cases, you can leave a larger bag in the capital city and take a smaller bag to rural visits, so keep that in mind. Also bring a daypack for outings so you can pack your day to day get around stuff!
Please read through our suggested packing list and get in touch with us if you have further questions! It's important to pack fairly lightly - backpacks are best if you have them because of their mobility and we can not guarantee smooth paths to wheel suitcases along. In fact there will be some bumpy roads!
If backpacks aren't your thing, just bring a small-medium suitcase/duffel bag. In most cases, you can leave a larger bag in the capital city and take a smaller bag to rural visits, so keep that in mind. Also bring a daypack for outings so you can pack your day to day get around stuff!
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