Country guide
🇨🇳 China
East Asia · BeijingHDI 0.797GDP per capita (PPP) 27105
Student decision
Student workBeing qualified
Post-study workBeing qualified
Admission languageBeing qualified
Student visa requiredYesOfficielSource · 2026-07-01
Cost of livingBeing qualified
Student visaThe X1 visa is issued for long-term study stays (over 180 days) and the X2 visa for short stays (180 days or less) in mainland China.Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Preparation & steps
Required documentsThe X1 requires, in addition to the basic documents, the admission notice and form JW201/JW202; the X2 does not require a JW form.Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Application documents
- Valid passport (≥ 6 months, two blank pages)
- Completed and signed visa application form with ID photo
- Admission notice from a mainland China institution
- Form JW201 (scholarship holders) or JW202 (self-funded) — required for the X1
- Proof of legal residence if applying outside the home country
- Birth certificate (minors under 18)
- Printed online visa application confirmation (COVA)