Have you long dreamed of seeing Paris, Venice or London with your own eyes, dreamed of European shopping, or even planned to look for real estate to buy? Then pack your bags. You can go to Europe in different ways - choose the one that suits you. Please note that this is a study tour only. Having left on a short-stay visa, you will not be able to stay in Europe permanently.
Instructions
Step 1
The easiest way is to purchase a tour at an agency. There you will be offered a variety of options - from economical bus tours to expensive individual programs. The advantages of this choice are the minimum of hassle. The agency will select the best route, advise where it is better to book a hotel, draw up all the documents and help with obtaining a visa. This option is ideal for those who are traveling abroad for the first time and do not speak foreign languages.
Step 2
If you can speak English and want to save money on intermediary services, try choosing the route yourself. Find the website of the embassy of the country you are interested in, find out the conditions for issuing visas and sign up for a suitable date. Short-term visas are usually issued fairly quickly. Choose a suitable airline, buy tickets, book a hotel (this can be done online or by fax). The hardest part is getting all the dates right. If you make a mistake in connecting flights, you will have to change tickets, and this will negate all the savings.
Step 3
Do you have relatives or friends living in Europe? They can send you an invitation. And at the same time help with finding accommodation, organizing a cultural program and choosing suitable flights. However, you will have to solve all the issues with the visa center yourself. Please note that a visa may be refused, especially if you have little experience of traveling abroad.
Step 4
A fairly economical and very interesting option is a trip to volunteer work. You can restore French castles, build cowsheds in Germany or pick oranges in Spain. Accommodation, meals and a small entertainment program are at the expense of the inviting party. You will have to pay a registration fee (no more than 200 euros) and travel to and from the place of work. At least a conversational level of English (or the language of the host country) is required. Programs are designed for two, three or four weeks.
Step 5
A more expensive option is a trip to a language course. The training will take from a couple of weeks to three months. For the selection of a suitable program, you can contact a specialized center. You will be offered accommodation options (in a hostel, hotel or family), training according to the selected schedule and a cultural program.
