How to Apply

Foreign students studying in China or participating exchange programs must apply for a visa through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate. The visa types are as follows: X1 Visa: long-term study (more than 180 days) X2 Visa: short-term study (no more than 180 days) F Visa: for those who go to China to engage in exchange, visit, study and other activities L Visa: Traveling to China or participating in summer (winter) camps Please make sure to apply for a study visa (X visa) for studying in China. The X1 visa is a long-term convertible visa and must be converted into a residence permit within 30 days after entering China. The X2 visa is a short-term non-convertible visa. A holder of such visa is only allowed to go to China and back once and stay in China for 180 days at most. Therefore, if you will study in China for more than 180 days, you need to apply for X1 visa (residence permit); if less than 180 days, you need to apply for X2 visa. Following materials are needed when applying for an X

Foreign students studying in China or participating exchange programs must apply for a visa through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate. The visa types are as follows: X1 Visa: long-term study (more than 180 days) X2 Visa: short-term study (no more than 180 days) F Visa: for those who go to China to engage in exchange, visit, study and other activities L Visa: Traveling to China or participating in summer (winter) camps Please make sure to apply for a study visa (X visa) for studying in China. The X1 visa is a long-term convertible visa and must be converted into a residence permit within 30 days