If I have been admitted to a Chinese university and am about to study in China, what do I need to do?

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After receiving the admission notice, the applicant should start making preparations before coming to China, which specifically include the following aspects:

1. Go to the local Chinese embassy abroad to apply for a study visa

Please be sure to apply for a study visa (X visa) to study in China.

Among them, the X1 visa is a long-term convertible visa and must be converted into a residence permit within 30 days of entry.

The X2 visa is a short-term non-convertible visa. Students holding this visa can only enter and exit China once and stay in China for a maximum of 180 days.

Therefore, if your study period in China exceeds 180 days, you need to apply for an X1 visa (residence permit).

If the duration does not exceed 180 days, an X2 visa application is required.

The materials required for visa application usually include

One original and one copy of your passport (please ensure that your passport is valid for more than six months and has blank visa pages)
One original and one copy of the Visa Application Form for Foreign Students to Study in China (JW201 Form or JW202 Form).

The original and one copy of the admission notice issued by a Chinese university
For more detailed information, please visit the following website

China's foreign ministry web: http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/

Chinese consular service: http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh

International students must enter the country with a study visa (X visa). If they enter with a tourist visa (L visa) and then wish to switch to a study visa, they may be required to leave the country and re-enter. This is not recommended.

If I have been admitted to a Chinese university and am about to study in China, what do I need to do?

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