What Documents do you need to book Student Accommodation Abroad?

So, you decided to fly abroad to study. Now you can move into your dream accommodation. There are different types of student accommodation, such as university halls, private apartments, and student housing (studio rooms, shared apartments, and en-suites). But you cannot skip the very important step of booking accommodation, which is documentation. When you book accommodation, you will need the exact documents based on its type. Here are some documents the property manager usually requires to confirm your identity, eligibility, and payment ability.  

1. Identity 
2. Admission/Student status 
3. Visa 
4. Financial Proof 
5. Address 
6. Additional document (as per accommodation type) 
7. Emergency Contact Details 

1. Identity 

Identification is the very first step to booking your accommodation. While booking the student housing, you will need proof of your identity to confirm who you are. Because the provider also makes sure that they are renting the right person. Here are a few documents for identification: - 

1. Passport 
2. National ID Card 
3. Driving license (Not all providers want it)

 Just ensure that your passport is valid for the entire duration of your stay. 

2. Admission/Student Status 

You need to provide the admission details to the provider, which can show that you are a genuine student. Here are some documents that will show your student status: - 

1. Student ID Card 
2. University acceptance letter 
3. Enrollment Confirmation Email 
4. Country-specific admission document 

3. Visa 

You will need a visa to book your student rooms abroad. For applying visa, you need to provide the correct documentation and specific requirements. So, you can legally pursue your education within a specific duration. 

1. Visa Copy  
2. Visa application 
3. Residence permit 

4. Financial 

The provider will require your financial proof to show that you can pay rent for your student housing. Some financial proofs that will require: - 

1. Bank Statement 
2. Scholarship letter 
3. Guarantor (In simple words, a guarantor agrees to pay the debt if you cannot.) 

5. Address 

Some accommodations require an address for legal confirmation. This will be your home country or local address. It depends on the duration of your stay and visa type. Make sure the documentation includes your full address, contact details, and relevant information.  

6. Additional Documents 

Some student housing asks for other documents too, as per their requirement, such as health records, travel insurance, academic documentation, or a signed rental agreement.  

7. Emergency Contact Details 

This is a small but very important detail. Providers ask for contact details in case of emergencies. You should give your parents' or guardian’s contact details to the provider. You can also provide the contact number of any of your locals (if you have). 

Conclusion 

The booking of your accommodation depends on whether your documents are ready or not. With ready documentation, your booking of accommodation will be smoother. To book student accommodation, you will need your identification, visa, financial proof, etc. You will need other documents, too, for some providers. As health/vacation records, or a signed rental agreement. By having these essentials, you are ready to enroll in your accommodation. Till then, good luck with your journey abroad.