Useful Travel Information for China Trip

“This Is China ”--turn on audio and enjoy this beautiful clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TRs2s-22tg .

Passport

Everyone needs a valid passport to travel overseas and to re-enter the U.S. If you already have a passport and it is due to expire within 6 months beyond the conclusion of our study abroad program, renew it now.

International students holding F1 or J1 visas should contact the Office of International Students or other appropriate office at their home institution for information regarding F1 or J1 visas. These students must make sure that they can legally enter the United States after they have left the country.

Apply for a Chinese Visa

You need a tourist (L) visa to enter China if you do not hold a Chinese passport.   Please go to the following link to read about how to apply for a Chinese tourist visa.  Start the visa application about 1 and ½ months before departure: http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/zgqz/t84246.htm

Useful Links: U.S Embassy in Beijing US Consulate in Shanghai Chinese Embassy in Washington Useful Site about Visa Vaccinations Helpful Tips for Traveling Abroad: Map of China Nanjing: Capital of Jiangsu Province Xian-Market-Haggling China travel tips Google with some words like: China travel tip China travel help China travel info China travel guide you can find tons of information.