OFFICIAL IMMIGRATION SOP
China Student Visa (X1 / X2) & Immigration Guide
Clear, verified procedural steps for obtaining your Chinese study visa and legally securing your Foreigner Residence Permit upon campus arrival.
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Last Updated: 2026-10-10
1. Receive Admission Package: Ensure your university provides the official Admission Notice and the electronic Confirmation Form for Study in China (JW201/JW202, commonly identified by its DQ code).
2. Complete Physical Examination: Undergo medical screening using the standard Foreigner Physical Examination Form (including blood tests for HIV/Syphilis/Hepatitis, chest X-ray, and ECG), to be verified or retaken at the local International Travel Healthcare Center upon arrival.
3. Apply for X1 / X2 Visa: Submit paperwork to your local Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) or Chinese Embassy/Consulate.
4. 30-Day Residence Permit Conversion: Holders of long-term X1 visas must register their physical accommodation within 24 hours of arrival and convert their single-entry visa into a multi-entry Residence Permit for Study (居留许可) within 30 days at the local Exit-Entry Administration Bureau (出入境管理局).