Chinese Student (X) Visa Application Requirements

China Student visa (X) visa is required for individuals who have been admitted by a college or university in China. Student (X) Visa is divided into two types: X1 and X2. An X1 visa is issued to students who will be studying in China for more than 6 months. X2 visa is issued to those who will be studying for less than 6 months. X1 visa usually allow you to stay in China for up to 60 days per visit, and allow multiple entries for a term up to 5 years. An individual that holds an X1 visa must register at local public security bureau within 30 days of arrival in China. A Chinese Residence Permit will be issued to replace X1 visa. An X2 visa is usually issued for single entry for a term up to 6 months. The requirements for Student (X) visa are detailed below.

Do not staple any of the documents together. The Consulate will reject all stapled applications. Paperclips may be used.

1: Original Passport Plus a Photocopy of the Name Page

• Please include the original passport. The visa will be printed on your passport.
• It is recommended that passports have at least 12 months left before expiration.
• The passport should have at least 2 blank visa pages. Please keep in mind, this does not include the last 3 pages, as
• those are reserved by the US Department of State.
• If you have previously held a Chinese Visa, please provide a photocopy of previous Chinese visa.
• If previous Chinese visa is on an old passport, photocopy of old passport is required.
• If you have a VALID Chinese visa on an old passport and would like to apply for a new visa, you will need to submit both
• old and current passport.
• Non-US passport holders must provide a photocopy of their proof of legal stay in the US. Green card, full copy off I-20
• or long term US visa such as: L, H, F, TN. B1/B2 visa will not be eligible. Please do not send original unless
• the Chinese Consulate specifically request it.

Certain Non-US passport holders cannot apply for a visa through third parties and must apply in person at the Chinese Consulate/Embassy. The following includes, but not limited to:

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Congo, France, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mauritania, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan

2: Your Visa Application Form

• Complete this application on your computer, print it out, and sign it. Do not fill out this application by hand, it will not
• be accepted.
• All fields must be completed. If a section does not apply to you, type in “None” or “N/A.”
• Incomplete forms, or forms with corrections will be rejected by the Consulate.
• Print out the application on single-sided pages.
• Do not staple the application together, it will be rejected. The application could be kept together with a paperclip.

Please check our Guide to Filling Application Form for tips.

3: One Recent Passport Photo

• The photo needs to contain your full face on a white background.
• The photo cannot be older than 6 months.
• Your local drugstore (such as Walgreens or CVS) are great places to get a passport photo taken.
• Please attach the photo to the application with a paperclip. Do not staple.

Please see: Chinese Visa Photo requirements

4: JW201 or JW202 Issued by the State Education Ministry of China

• Original JW201 or JW202 plus high quality photocopy. The JW201 or JW202 should have an official stamped on it and
• is obtained from the school in China.

JW202 Sample:

5: Admission Notice from School in China

• Original Admission Notice plus high quality photocopy. The Admission Notice should have an official stamped on it and
• is obtained from the school in China.

Sample of Admission Notice:

6: Payment

Remarks:

• Please include a copy of order confirmation email with your application.