14 November 2026 · Redream team
The answer in 30 seconds
- Keep your passport, university admission and essential papers in your cabin bag.
- Check baggage allowances and transit requirements for every airline on your itinerary.
- Carry power banks in the cabin under your airline’s rules.
- Pack for your destination’s climate and check medicine rules before departure.
Packing for university in China is easier when you start with the documents and items needed on the journey and during your first days. This checklist helps Moroccan students prepare without overloading their suitcase.
1. Check every leg of your journey
Review the baggage allowance, dimensions and number of bags on each ticket, particularly when airlines change or a domestic flight is involved. Confirm transit conditions and whether you must collect and recheck your luggage.
2. Keep important papers with you
Put your passport, relevant visa or entry documents, admission letter, registration instructions, accommodation address and university contact in your hand luggage. Keep secure paper and digital copies. Ask your university and the appropriate consular authority which documents apply to your situation.
3. Batteries, devices and liquids
IATA guidance says power banks and spare batteries belong in hand baggage, not checked baggage. Check your airline’s capacity and use restrictions. For domestic Chinese flights, Air China specifies a clear 3C mark: confirm current carrier rules. Remove spare batteries if your cabin bag is checked at the gate. Check liquid and sharp-item rules for each airport too.
4. Medication and personal care
Keep essential medication in its original packaging and carry a prescription or medical letter where appropriate. Check import and airline requirements before travel: permitted products and quantities differ. Do not change treatment without consulting a health professional.
5. Choose clothing for the climate
Look up the weather in your city and arrival season. Pack versatile layers, comfortable shoes and rain protection as needed. Ask your accommodation what bedding it provides before buying bulky items; some supplies can be purchased after arrival.
6. Final checks before departure
Weigh your bags and label them with a suitable contact. Save the university address in Chinese if available, and keep a charger and change of clothes in your cabin bag in case checked luggage is delayed. See our SIM and internet guide and university accommodation guide.
Frequently asked questions
Should my passport go in checked baggage? Keep it with you for the journey.
Is the baggage allowance the same everywhere? No: check each airline and ticket.
Should I buy every dorm item before leaving? Ask what is provided first and purchase the rest as needed.
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