1. During participants’study in China, according to the relevant regulations of the Ministry of National Defense, only their immediate family members can come with them. The age of their accompanying children must not exceed 18. For their children under the age of 18 to come to China, they should inform ICDS 15 working days in advance. The participants are obliged to inform their spouses and children to abide by the relevant management regulations of ICDS and be responsible for their spouses and children’s violations.

2. Participants’ spouses or children who come to China should follow the The Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners. After arriving at ICDS, please provide a passport so that we can assist in various procedures. Military officers themselves are responsible for checking the validity of passports and visas of their family members and children, and overstaying is at their own risk. According to relevant laws and regulations, ICDS cannot apply for visa renewal (visa type can only be Service), residence in China, or entry and exit  for those who are accompanying participants with private visas. (See //index.php/hzqz.html）for passport and visa details)

3. Accommodation: Accompanying and visiting persons can apply to ICDS for renting an apartment, and pay the rent in accordance with regulations.

4. Meals: Accompanying persons can cook in their apartment. The expenses of dining in the officers’mess shall be borne by themselves.

5. Medical treatment: Except for emergencies, accompanying persons should go to local hospitals for medical treatment. Those with serious diseases must inform ICDS in advance and go to the outpatient department for health registration; those who stay in China for more than one month are recommended to undergo a physical examination at their own expense.

6. Visits and tours: When the participants go on tours outside Beijing, the accompanying persons can travel with them at their own expense, and ICDS charges fees according to actual expenditures.

7. For the participants' relatives other than their spouses and children to come to ICDS, the participants should obtain the approval of the International Military Cooperation Office of the Ministry of National Defense of China through their representative offices in China.