Who this guide is for
Students preparing travel, university registration or later residence-permit style tasks and needing a document organization checklist.
This is a practical student guide, not legal advice. Always confirm final requirements with your university, official documents or local authorities.
Step-by-step explanation
Separate originals and copies
Keep originals safe and prepare offline digital copies for quick access.
Follow university instructions
Your university may specify which papers to bring to registration or later document tasks.
Track dates carefully
Use official documents for validity dates and deadlines; do not rely on memory.
Ask before submitting originals
When a process asks for documents, clarify whether copies or originals are needed.
Documents or things to prepare
Passport
Visa-related documents
Admission notice
Program or university confirmation
ID photos if requested
Insurance or health documents if your university requires them
Copies stored offline
Common mistakes
What depends on your city or university
- Document names and requirements can vary by visa type.
- Some steps are city-specific.
- Universities may have program-specific registration requirements.
- Health or insurance documents can depend on institution policy.
Qiao tip
Qiao tip
Use the public guide to understand the task, then open Qiao to personalize it by city, university, arrival date and Chinese level.