Passport and Visa

• If you do not have a passport (or a Home Visit Permit for travelling to Mainland China), please apply for one if needed.

• If you have a passport, please ensure it will be valid for at least six months after the end of your journey.

• Find out if you need a visa and apply for the necessary documents should you need to.

Study Plan

• Confirm your study plan with your host university and home department.

Transportation

• Decide how you will travel and purchase the relevant tickets.

• Familiarize yourself with the customs and layout of the city you wish to travel.

• Send your arrival schedule to your host university.

• Plan your route from the airport or train station to your host university.

Finance

• Pay or arrange for someone to pay your CityU tuition fee while you are away.

• Take a credit card with you.

Luggage

• Your passport, with the valid visa attached, in your hand-carried luggage.

• Your air or train ticket.

• The admission letter issued by your host university.

• A copy of your insurance policy.

• Any medication prescribed by your doctor (preferably with a letter from the doctor).

• Some cash for your initial expenses.

• Necessary clothing for the climate you will be travelling to.

• A list of telephone numbers such as contact numbers of your host university, the nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate General, and your insurance company.

Others

• Ensure you are fit and healthy to travel!

• Make accommodation arrangements.

• Obtain travel and medical insurance.

• Leave your insurance policy with your family and bring a copy with you during your exchange.

• Bring an electrical adaptor should you require one.

• Check the orientation schedule of your host university.