Start with the school and program
Confirm the exact course dates, institution, admission documents and whether the program is a short study tour, exchange, language program or long-term study.
Use the official visa application system and the responsible embassy or consulate for the current application path. Your institution should confirm the school-issued documents required for the program.
Plan the first week
Prepare accommodation registration, school enrollment, local connectivity, payment methods and any post-arrival immigration or health steps specified by the institution.
Keep original documents and verified copies separate. Save the international office and accommodation contacts offline.
Sources checked for this guide
Ministry of Foreign AffairsChina Online Visa Application SystemMinistry of Foreign AffairsOverseas MissionsNational Immigration AdministrationOnline Accommodation Registration PilotThis guide helps you prepare; it does not replace an embassy, consulate, border authority, school or other competent authority.