Top Tips for Spending the Holidays Overseas The holiday season from November to early January is one of the most popular times to travel. Whether you're celebrating with family or want to get away somewhere warm by yourself or for a couple's vacation, it can be the perfect time of year to take a trip. But if you're planning on traveling outside your home country for the holidays this year – especially if it's your first time doing it – there's some extra preparation that goes into trip planning. Follow these tips to ensure that your holiday vacation abroad is a great time. | | Apply for a Passport If you're traveling internationally, you're going to need a passport at minimum. If you already have a valid one, you're one step ahead. If not, you should apply for your passport sooner rather than later. Even years removed from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, passport wait times can be long. You don't want to end up missing your trip if you don't get yours in time. | | Do You Need a Visa? Depending on where you're from and where you're going, you may need to get a visa. For instance, residents of India typically need to apply for a visa to travel to the USA, and citizens of many countries need a Schengen visa and mandatory Schengen visa insurance to go to Schengen countries in Europe. It's your responsibility to research your visa requirements for the country you plan to visit. You'll need to budget enough time to go through the visa application process and possibly attend a visa interview well in advance of your trip. | | Get Vaccinations Depending on your destination, make sure you have received all recommended vaccinations. Visit your doctor prior to your trip to make sure all of your vaccinations are up to date. Leave ample time for this, as some vaccines may need a series of doses at certain intervals, and other preventative medications need to be taken for a certain amount of time prior to travel. | | Buy Insurance No matter where you're traveling, it's essential that you have the right insurance for your trip. Your first step should be to research whether or not your destination country requires travel medical insurance. If it does, you'll need to make sure you buy insurance that meets those requirements. Everyone else can simply choose the best coverage for their specific trip. There are a variety of different plans available to suit different needs and types of travel. Visit Insubuy today and get your free quotes. | | International Student Health Insurance FAQs If you're traveling to the US to study on an F1 or J1 visa for the spring 2024 semester, you may have questions about your health insurance. Many of these questions will be answered in the FAQ below, and can help you get a better idea of the next steps you need to take to get proper coverage while you study in the USA. | | Do international students get free healthcare in the USA? No. Healthcare is not free for anyone in the US, including international students. You must purchase international student health insurance either on the open market or through your school, depending on the school's requirements. | | Who is eligible to purchase international student health insurance? Generally, anyone who is studying outside their home country on a full-time basis on campus at a college or university is eligible for international student health insurance. You can either be a foreign student studying in the US on an F1 visa, or a US citizen studying outside the United States. | | Can international students get private health insurance? That depends on your school. Some colleges and universities require international students to purchase health insurance through them. Other schools allow you to purchase your own insurance on the open market. You will need to confirm the requirements with your school's international student office. | | My school has certain requirements for international student insurance. How can I ensure that the plan I purchase from you meets those requirements? We can help you navigate the process. Please email the requirements to us at info@insubuy.com or call us at +1 (866) INSUBUY. We will look into the requirements and get back to you as soon as possible. Don't forget to include your contact information when you email us. | | I've already verified that there is a plan on your website that meets my school's requirements. How can I get the compliance/waiver form completed to certify that? Please fill out your portion of the form and fax it to us at +1 (972) 767-4470. We will complete the form and send it to your school. Note that you must purchase the insurance before we can fill out the compliance form for you. The process to send it to your school takes about three business days. | | I already have insurance coverage through my school. Can I purchase student health insurance just for my dependents? No. You can only buy international student insurance for your dependents if you're already buying the coverage for yourself. Instead, consider purchasing short-term health insurance for them. | | Does international student insurance cover pregnancy? Yes. Pregnancy is covered by most international student insurance plans so long as you were not already pregnant at the time of the effective date of the insurance. | | Will your international student insurance plans cover me when I travel back to my home country on school breaks? No. International student insurance only covers you outside your home country. | | I'm getting ready to graduate. Can I purchase international student insurance to cover me until I get a job? No. International student insurance can only cover you if you're enrolled full-time at a college, university, or trade school. You can consider to purchasing short-term health insurance until you can get coverage through a future employer. | | I just graduated and I'm on OPT (Optional Practical Training). Can I purchase international student insurance since I'm still on an F1 visa? No. You must be enrolled full-time at a college or university to purchase international student insurance. Consider purchasing short-term health insurance instead. | | The Best National Parks to Ring In the New Year If you're a nature lover, there are few things better than getting the opportunity to celebrate New Year's Eve in one of the most beautiful places in the US. Luckily, the US is packed with national parks that are perfect for doing just that. But which ones should you choose? Here are our three top picks for ringing in the new year. | |  | | Located conveniently close to Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park comes alive in the winter, with massive mountain peaks all around. You can spend your days hiking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing as you take in the views. There are even outfitters that offer sleigh rides around the holidays with hot chocolate included. After getting your fill of mountain air and adventure for the day, retreat to your room in one of the luxury resorts nearby and ring in the new year from the comfort of your hot tub. Of course, there are myriad bars and restaurants in towns like Estes Park if you'd rather go out for the evening. | |  | | If solitude is what you crave, head to Big Bend National Park in far West Texas. The unique rock formations, low mountains, and desert scenery are positively enthralling. The park also offers a very unique getaway around New Year's: a two-day, one-night New Year's river trip. This trip on the Rio Grande River features live music and fantastic scenery. You just need to bring your sleeping bag and clothes, and the guides will provide you with all necessary equipment, food, party favors, camping gear, shuttle service, and celebratory champagne. | |  | | Some people consider Yosemite in California to be the most beautiful place on earth. And with some of the country's most storied scenery all around, it's hard to blame them. In addition to all of the hiking, climbing, and other outdoor activities a winter trip to Yosemite can provide, you can also book a special New Year's package that includes several nights of lodging at Yosemite Lodge at the Falls. Also included with the package is dinner for two plus a live band and dancing in the Mountain Room Restaurant and Lodge. We can think of few better ways to kick off 2024. | | November 2023 Word Search | | California
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