Travel

Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from Shanghai. Students should arrive in Shanghai no later than 23 November.

Students are strongly advised not to make travel bookings until official notification of acceptance into the program has been received from the Sydney Law School.

Insurance

Students are responsible for organising their own travel insurance.

Travel insurance is a compulsory requirement for all students. Students will not be permitted to participate in the program if proof of valid travel insurance is not provided.

Please note that your travel insurance policy must provide comprehensive coverage for medical expenses incurred overseas, including medical evacuation. You should also ensure you are covered for cancellation costs in the event that the Winter School program is cancelled. If you plan on taking a laptop, please ensure that you have arranged appropriate insurance.

Students are strongly advised to ensure they have sufficient funds while in Shanghai to cover the payment of unforseen medical expenses, as most Chinese doctors and hospitals will require cash payment upfront for treatment. These expenses can generally be claimed on return to your home country through your travel insurance provider.

Visas

Most students will require visas.

Students are responsible for obtaining visas from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate and the University of Sydney accepts no responsibility if a student is unable to obtain a Chinese visa.

ECUPL will facilitate the issue of visas by providing supporting documentation to students. For this reason, we require details of the passport on which you will be travelling at the earliest opportunity. Please provide a photocopy of the information page of your passport at the time of application.

Visa documentation will be sent to you as soon as it is received from ECUPL.

Additional information on visas is available here.

Vaccinations

It is recommended that participants consult their doctors with respect to vaccinations. Please note that some vaccinations may need to be administered well in advance of departure for China.

Airport transfers

ECUPL will endeavour to provide transportation between Pudong International Airport and the ECUPL campus on November 22-23 only. Airport transfers will NOT be provided following the completion of the Winter School. Students will be required to make their own way to the airport by taxi or public transport.

There may be circumstances in which it is not possible for ECUPL to provide airport transfers. All students will be provided with clear travel instructions in English and Chinese.

Additional information on airport transfers is available here.