There are five steps to go through in handling the formalities of studying abroad at one's own expense in China, namely: obtaining the admission materials of foreign schools → the consent of the unit where you work → the examination of the provincial education department → the application for passports by the public security department → the application for visas by embassies and consulates → (preparation for going abroad)

Prepare materials

Prepare foreign school admission materials and other related materials (translation and copying of foreign school admission materials, handling public documents required by destination countries, such as graduation certificates and identity cards, and issuing health and epidemic prevention department physical examination materials as required by embassies and consulates).

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Apply to the unit and start the relevant procedures (students go through the formalities of studying and paying fees at their school; On-the-job personnel shall go through the formalities of resignation and economic relations with their units; Unemployed people go to the streets, talent centers and other units to handle relevant procedures).

Audit of provincial education department

Go to the provincial education department to apply for the qualification examination for studying abroad at one's own expense (bring the household registration book, ID card and admission notice of foreign schools to the provincial education department to purchase the application form, assessment form and related materials; Fill in relevant forms as required and prepare all materials; Send the required forms and materials to the Provincial Department of Education for preliminary examination; Take your ID card to the Provincial Education Department to receive the verification letter at the specified time).

Apply for a passport

Go to the Municipal Public Security Bureau to apply for a passport (with a household registration book, ID card or a letter of introduction from the unit where you work), and go to the Exit-Entry Administration Office of the Municipal Public Security Bureau to receive an application form for going abroad for personal reasons or an application review form for exit personnel; Fill in the relevant forms and sign them; Submit the relevant forms to the Exit-Entry Administration Office of the Municipal Public Security Bureau and bring the original, translation, copy, four two-inch black-and-white photos and related materials of jw 109 form; Passport).

apply for a visa

Go to the embassy to apply for a visa (prepare passports, photos, admission notices, financial guarantees, academic certificates, transcripts, resumes and other materials according to the specific requirements of different countries).

Prepare for going abroad

Preparation for going abroad (exchange of foreign exchange; Purchase tickets; Leaving the country).