The arrival day refers to the day a model travels to a shoot, casting, job, or on-stay to arrive on location in time for the start of the shoot. The primary focus of this day is for the model to check into their accommodation, on set, or at the partner agency, discuss the schedule, and prepare for the upcoming tasks.

For models, the arrival day is particularly important to avoid stress, settle in, make final preparations, and get a clear overview of the schedule for the coming days. For international jobs or on-stays, the arrival day can also be used to adjust to the new environment and time zone.

For jobs, the arrival day is usually factored into the model’s fee as a percentage.