A life-changing trip begins with planning, preparation, anticipation, anxiety, and sometimes fear. Not knowing what lies on the other side could easily overwhelm one with all these moving parts. This guide covers three stages of essential things to do before travelling: before, during, and after arrival in Canada. These three stages will be covered over the next three posts.

Stage II of III: Travel plans and during the trip

This section guides you through all the preparations, flight bookings, and other crucial activities you should consider for smooth travel.

• Flight Bookings: Booking flight tickets in advance is always a key consideration for obtaining the desired flight duration, including layovers, round trip/one-way tickets, and, most significantly, affordable tickets if that interests you. See the ticket and airline website for carry-on, checked-in baggage allowance on that flight, depending on your ticket class and items you may bring onboard to avoid getting extra charges or not being allowed on board.
• Entry requirements: To enter Canada, you must have a valid Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eta) and an international passport. Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents do not require a visa but must travel with a vali gd Canadian passport for citizens and a PR card for PR status holders. In addition, international students must bring a Valid Passport (International passport), a Valid Canadian temporary Visa or eta, a port of entry letter of introduction, a letter of acceptance (issued by the academic institutions), proof of funds and any other documents recommended by Visa Application centre. Note that entry requirements may vary depending on the country you are from.
• Onboard: This section may seem unnecessary, but it is equally crucial for a comfortable and smooth flight experience throughout the flight, including transits or layovers, depending on your flight itinerary. First, ensure you have the recommended sizes of body care items like deodorants, body/hand lotion/sanitizers, travel pillows, extra clothing like a sweater or hoodie because of the inflight temperature, an empty, reusable bottle of water, luggage tracker (airbags on each checked-in baggage) and medications, if applicable. The airplane provides refreshments and some dental products like toothbrushes and pastes. Next, for entertainment, most international flights come with equipment with media players loaded with selected movies, TV shows, music, and a handphone. You may bring yours for better quality sound. Personal electronic devices like tablets, phones, and laptops are also allowed onboard, ensuring flight mode functionality is turned on and books to read if that helps you relax.
• Airport Layovers/Transits: Depending on the airline you are flying, there may be a brief transition between multiple flights on your way to Canada. It is essential to bring some US Dollars in cash with you for easy transactions, such as shopping or paying for drinks or meals for long layovers in any airport.

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