Frequently asked questions about student visas

Feb,06 2024

Q1. What type of visa should I apply for?

A: 

X1 Visa: Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of more than 180 days.

 (X1 visa of Filipino student)

X2 Visa: Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of  no more than 180 days.

Q2. What application materials do I need to prepare?

The following are the requirements of most embassies, You can check specific materials of visa application from the website of EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA in your country.

A: 

MATERIALS NEEDED

1. Visa Application Form and color passport photo

2.Valid Passport

3.Proof of legal stay or residence status(applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship

4.Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable to foreign citizens those who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

SUPPLEMENTATY DOCUMENTS

X1 Visa

1.Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by Chinese universities

2.Original and photocopy of “Visa Application for Study in China” (From JW201 for CSC students or Form JW202)

 (JW201 form)

X2 Visa

Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by Chinese universities

Q3 What should I do after receiving the formal admission letter and the original JW202?

A: 

The followings steps are shared by SICAS Nigerian student for your reference:

1. Download the medical form and take it to a government hospital

2. Get a birth certificate or attestation of birth from the National population commission if u are using affidavit

3. Process your PCC

4. Notarize your academic certificates at the ministry of education

5. Notarize your PCC at any notary public or high court (the red seal is mandatory)

6. Authenticate your birth certificate, medical record and PCC at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

7. Apply for legalisation of PCC, you'll pay a fee of #17, 200 and will be given a pick up date.

8. Apply online for visa at visaforchina.com, fill the form, print and sign. (You'll need a good passport photograph on a white background). Collect the soft copy, you'll upload it. Two printed copies will be submitted

9. Get a bank statement from a sponsor, sponsor's ID card, and letter of sponsorship; some say affidavit to show relationship is necessary.

10. Book an appointment to submit your documents. (You can choose the date you are given to pick up your PCC, so that u can pick it up and submit it the same day). During submission you will pay the visa processing fee (45k in Abj, 35750 or so in Lagos).

11. If you submitting to Lagos Center, you will book an appointment for interview and will print the appointment.

12. Go for Interview.

13. Get your visa

 Q4: Can I apply for a tourist visa or other visa to enter China first and then convert it into a student visa?

Based on our experience, it is not possible to convert a tourist visa into a student visa. A few cities can accept Q1/Q2 visa to student visa under the condition that you are admitted by Chinese university, got your admission letter and jw202 and also allowed by your university. 

You can easily get all the most useful information for free on our website：

SICAS ( Study in China Admission System) Welcomes you all to apply to study in universities in China.

Email：service@sicas.cn

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