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Your journey abroad, stage by stage

NestAbroad keeps your whole journey in one account. Here's what you do at each stage, what we do, what happens next — and what is still subject to confirmation.

  1. 1

    Explore your options

    Explore countries, cities and study destinations, and what each move involves.

    What you do
    Browse destinations and guides, and compare living considerations and expected costs.
    What NestAbroad does
    Show where accommodation can be requested today and where you can register interest.
    What happens next
    When you're ready, create your account to save your progress.
    Subject to confirmation
    Destination guides are for planning; they don't mean accommodation can be requested in every city.
  2. 2

    Create your student journey

    Create your account and tell us where you're starting from and where you're going.

    What you do
    Create your profile with your origin country, destination, institution and study dates.
    What NestAbroad does
    Build your journey around those details and set out your next steps.
    What happens next
    You see a personalised list of what to prepare.
    Subject to confirmation
    Some services depend on your country and destination; your account shows what applies to you.
  3. 3

    Prepare your information

    Get your documents and details ready, with your progress tracked as you go.

    What you do
    Add the information and documents your journey needs.
    What NestAbroad does
    Track what's complete and what's outstanding, with guidance along the way.
    What happens next
    Once you're ready, you can request accommodation.
    Subject to confirmation
    Document requirements are set by the accommodation provider and can differ by property.
  4. 4

    Secure your accommodation

    Request accommodation through NestAbroad and follow it through to confirmation. Submitting a request is not a booking confirmation.

    What you do
    Compare properties and submit a booking request through NestAbroad.
    What NestAbroad does
    Check availability with the provider, prepare your offer and keep your booking progress up to date.
    What happens next
    When an offer is ready, you review it and complete any required payment.
    Subject to confirmation
    Availability, room details and terms are confirmed by the provider. Details a provider hasn't supplied are shown as "Not yet provided".

    Your booking progress

    1. 1Request received
    2. 2Checking availability
    3. 3Offer ready
    4. 4Payment required
    5. 5Booking confirmed

    Submitting a request is not a booking confirmation.

  5. 5

    Manage your payments

    Pay what's due for your journey and keep every record in one place.

    What you do
    Review what's due and pay with a supported payment option.
    What NestAbroad does
    Show your payment status, keep your records and issue receipts.
    What happens next
    Your booking moves forward once the required payment is received.
    Subject to confirmation
    Supported payment options and any fees are confirmed in your account before you pay.
  6. 6

    Prepare for arrival

    Get ready for the move with guidance and checklists for your destination.

    What you do
    Work through your pre-arrival guidance and arrival checklist.
    What NestAbroad does
    Provide destination-specific preparation and settling-in information.
    What happens next
    You arrive knowing what to do in your first days.
    Subject to confirmation
    Airport pickup and connectivity are not yet available; you can register your interest.
    • Pre-arrival guidanceGuides on what to prepare before you travel.Available
    • Arrival checklistA first-week checklist you can complete at your own pace.Available
    • Settling-in informationOrientation, connectivity and bank-account guidance for your first days.Available
    • Destination-specific preparationGuidance for the country and city you're moving to.Available
    • Airport pickupTransfers from the airport through an approved provider.Not yet available
    • Connectivity (eSIM)Getting online before you land.Not yet available
  7. 7

    Get ongoing support

    Keep getting help after you've booked and after you've arrived.

    What you do
    Follow your next actions and contact us whenever you need help.
    What NestAbroad does
    Send booking and payment updates, and help with changes, cancellations and refunds.
    What happens next
    Support continues through your account for as long as you need it.
    Subject to confirmation
    Cancellation and refund outcomes depend on the provider's terms for your booking.

Start your journey abroad

Create your NestAbroad account and keep every stage — destinations, accommodation, payments, arrival and support — in one place.

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