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X1 / X2 Student Visa

Processing
About 4 business days
Cost
From $140
Validity
Study period, up to 5 years

X1 for study programs over 180 days (converted to a study residence permit after arrival); X2 for short courses of 180 days or less.

Requirements

  • Admission notice from a licensed Chinese institution
  • X1: JW201/JW202 form issued by the institution
  • Proof of funds for tuition and living costs
  • X1 holders must convert to a residence permit within 30 days of arrival

Restrictions

  • Employment without the part-time work endorsement is illegal

Time and cost

Processing time
About 4 business days at the visa center
Validity
X1: 30-day entry then residence permit for the study period (up to 5 years); X2: up to 180 days stay
Cost

From $140

Required

  • About $140 visa fee (US citizens; CNY 200-400 for many other nationalities)

Documents

  • Valid passport

    6+ months validity

  • Admission notice

    Original from the Chinese institution

  • JW201/JW202 form

    Required for X1 applications

  • Proof of funds

    Bank statements or scholarship award

  • Physical examination record (if it applies)

    Required for the X1 residence permit stage

Tips

  • X1 students can take approved part-time work or internships with school and immigration approval noted on the permit
  • Do not miss the 30-day residence permit conversion window
  • X2 cannot be extended for long-term study; choose X1 if the program may run longer