Before You Fly
Everything you need before you board
Accommodation, SIM cards, forex, insurance, and flights — all researched and verified for Indian students heading abroad.
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Pre-departure services
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Destination countries covered
500+
Students prepared
24h
Response time
7 services, one place
From the moment you get your visa to the day you land — we've got every pre-departure need covered.
Country Guides
Know before you go
Arrival process, first-week checklist, cultural briefing, emergency contacts, and packing lists — one guide per destination.
Student Accommodation
Verified housing worldwide
Browse and book verified student housing near your university. PBSA, shared rooms, studios — filtered by budget and campus distance.
SIM Cards & eSIMs
Stay connected from Day 1
Compare and order country-specific SIM plans before you land. EEC-negotiated discounts with Lebara, Lyca, Mint, and more.
Change Currency
Best rates, zero stress
Live FX rates, multi-currency forex cards, RBI-compliant wire transfer, and cash for arrival — all in one place.
Travel Insurance
Fly covered, fly confident
Instant quotes from Tata AIG, Bajaj Allianz, ICICI Lombard, and Reliance. Covers baggage, trip delay, and medical emergencies.
Health Insurance
Mandatory coverage, simplified
Compare university-mandated vs. India-purchased student health plans. In-patient, out-patient, mental health, and dental covered.
Book Flights
Student fares + extra baggage
Find student-discounted fares with extra baggage allowance from Air India, Lufthansa, Qatar, Emirates, and British Airways.
Why prepare with Palash Academy?
- All services in one pre-departure hub — no hunting across 10 websites
- EEC-verified housing and insurance partners only
- Student-specific SIM plans with India calling included
- Expert forex advice with RBI LRS compliance
- Student fare flights with extra baggage allowance
From our students
“Palash Academy not only got me my UK visa — they sorted my accommodation, travel insurance, and forex card before I even packed. I landed in London feeling completely prepared.”
Priya Mehta
MSc Data Science, University of Manchester
Countries covered
USA · UK · Canada · Australia · Germany · New Zealand · Ireland · UAE