Medical Considerations – Passports – Packing List
Medical Considerations
Because each person’s medical history is unique, we advise all participants to seek professional medical advice regarding the programme that they are about to undertake. It is possible that participants will require vaccinations or medication before setting out on this journey. Family doctors are the best place to begin your enquiries.
You may also wish to consult Travel Health Service, Depart of Health, HKSAR.
Passports
Participants must ensure that their passports are valid for at least 6 months beyond the last date of travel associated with this programme. If it is not, the participant may be refused entry to the host country. Each passport must also have 2 clear pages for visas and official stamps/chops. Each participant is responsible for checking his/her own passport details.
Packing List
Luggage
- Travel light. Have only (1) large backpack to check-in and (1) small carry-on backpack.
- Both bags must have identification tags (with your name, home address and telephone number).
- Any valuables should be in the carry-on bag.
- Carry-on luggage must NOT contain any sharp objects, or liquids.
- Check-in luggage must NOT contain lithium batteries.
Clothing
Health and hygiene Items
- personal hygiene products (tooth brush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, etc.)
- sunscreen and insect repellent
- toilet roll, soap, towel
- any medication you normally take, in original bottles with the prescription indicated
- wet wipes and/or antibacterial hand gel
- earplugs (communal sleeping can be loud)
Other Items
- travel documents
- Programme Booklet
- one small day pack (this should also be your carry-on bag)
- Converters / adapters for your electronic equipment
- camera, batteries, and memory cards
- alarm clock
- pens and pencils
- sun glasses and sun hat
- reading material
- playing cards
- torch (flashlight)
- reusable water container
- Do NOT bring any expensive watches or jewellery.
Money
- sufficient money (in local currency or USD) for souvenirs, soft drinks and snacks
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