A visa will be required of you to enter China on your first entry if you do not have a valid Chinese Residence Permit.
Visa Types
Among the various types, international students will need the X1 or X2 visa to study and enter China.
| X1 visa | X2 visa |
|---|---|
| For long term study ( >180 days ) | For short term study ( < 180 days) |
| Single entry | Single entry |
| Valid for 3 months | Valid for 3 months |
| Residence Permit (required)1 | Residence Permit (not required)2 |
- Apply once in China; To obtain within 30 days of entry; ↩︎
- Required for those doing internship during the semester or those leaving the country ↩︎
Required Documents
- Passport (Original & Photocopy)
- 1 Passport size photo (Chinese visa photo dimension: 33mm x 48mm)
- Admission certificate (Original & Photocopy)
- JW202 (from the school) (Original & Photocopy)
- Visa application form (Completed online) (Printed)
- Online reservation confirmation (Printed)
Process
- Complete the visa application on https://cova.mfa.gov.cn/
- Enter the application date and schedule a visit to a Chinese visa center
- Prepare the required documents (Listed above)
Cost
Cost of the visa application (Canada, USA, Other Country)
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