Comprehensive Shopping List for Bangladeshi Students Traveling to Cyprus

Comprehensive Shopping List for Bangladeshi Students Traveling to Cyprus

This detailed list outlines essential items a Bangladeshi student should pack when traveling to Cyprus on a student visa, allowing for a comfortable start while minimizing initial expenses.

Documents (Keep in Hand Luggage) 📁

1. Passport (with Visa)

2. Blue Paper (Immigration document)

3. Air Ticket

4. Offer Letter and Admission Letter

5. IELTS/PTE Certificate

6. Photocopies and Transcripts of all academic certificates, plus scan all documents.

7. Copy of Bank Solvency/Statement

8. A few extra Passport-sized Photos (white background)

9. Copy of Police Clearance Certificate

10. Minimum €2000 cash

Clothing (Seasonal) 👕

A note on clothing: This list covers 1-2 years' worth of use. You can always have more clothes or other items shipped from home later via low-cost courier.

For Summer (Cyprus can be very hot):

Item	Quantity (Approx.)	Note
T-Shirts	6–8
Half Shirts (Short-sleeve casual)	3–4
Full Shirts (Long-sleeve casual)	3–4
Trousers (Casual pants)	3–4
Gabardine Pants	2–3
Three-Quarter/Half Pants (Shorts)	2–3
Thin Panjabi	2–3	For Jummah (Friday prayer) or festivals
Pajamas	2
Undergarments, Vests & Socks	Sufficient quantity
Gamcha/Towel	2
Lungi (Dhoti/Sarong)	2
Loafers	1 pair
Sandals/Slippers	2 pairs
Sunglasses + Hat	(Optional)

For female students (Apu's): You can pack cotton/lawn three-piece suits and medium-length tops.

For Winter (Essential Items):

Item	Quantity (Approx.)	Note
Hoodies	2
Padded Jacket	1
Full-sleeve Sweater/Sweatshirt	3
Jeans Pants	2–3
Joggers	2–3
Thermal Innerwear	2 sets	Must bring
Sneakers/Trainers	2 pairs
Muffler	1
Thin Blanket	1	Can take along

For female students (Apu's): You can pack silk, khadi, velvet, or woolen three-piece suits.

Other Clothing

• Formal Pants: 2–3

• Formal Shirts: 2–3

Essential Miscellaneous Items ✨

• Quran or any other religious book

• Jainamaz (Prayer mat)

• Attar (Fragrance/Perfume)

• Belt

• Bed Sheet and Pillow Cover Set: 2 sets

Food & Cooking Supplies (Items hard to find locally) 🌶️

• Small Sized Pots (Patil): 3–4

• Wok/Frying Pan (Korai): 1–2

• Serving/Curry Spoons: 3–4

• Plates (preferably steel): 2–3

• Spices: Small packets of powdered Chili, Turmeric, Coriander, and Garam Masala.

• Dried Ginger and Garlic Powder

• Oil: 1 liter of Coconut/Mustard oil (pack very securely).

• Tea Leaves (Cha Pata): 200–250 grams

• Pickles (Achar) (light quantity), Dried Fish or Shrimp (if desired)

• Lunch Box

• Small Rice Cooker (Optional)

• Steel Glass/Plate

• Strainer (Chhãkni), Spatula (Khunti), Knife, Cutting Board, Boti (Traditional cutting tool, if allowed and securely packed)

• Small Spice Containers/Box

⚠️ Note: Do not take meat, dairy, or fresh/perishable foods other than dried goods – Customs may confiscate them.

Personal Care Items 🧴

• Shampoo, Soap, Toothpaste, Brush: Sufficient for the first 2–3 months

• Shaving Kit (if needed)

• Nail Cutter

• Hair Comb

• Sunscreen

• Essential Hygiene Products for Girls: (Bring an ample supply)

Electronics 🔌

• Laptop (If studying an IT-related subject or for entertainment)

• Mobile Phone and Charger

• Multi-plug/Adapter: (Cyprus uses the UK 3-pin plug standard)

• Power Bank

• Pen Drive/Hard Disk

• Headphones/Earphones

• Alarm Clock (If needed)

• Hand Watch: 1–2

Other Useful Items 🎒

• Luggage (28"): 2

• Hand Luggage or Backpack

• Sewing Kit (Needle and thread)

• Umbrella

• Small Medical Kit: (Paracetamol, Antacid, Bandage, Diarrhea medication)

• Hangers: 3–5

• Pen, Notebook, Diary

What NOT to Take ❌

• Heavy items that are easily available locally (e.g., large quantities of oil, rice, etc.).

• Excessive clothing (you can buy clothes cheaply there).

• Prohibited items (drugs, fresh food, large amounts of liquids).

Best of luck all of you.