Visas for Hong Kong and Macau Students

Students WITH HK or Macau ID

Students from Hong Kong and Macau coming to China to study need to obtain, if you don't already have one, a China Re-entry Permit, which in essence is a special visa granted by the Chinese government to Hong Kong and Macau citizens.

To apply for a China Re-entry permit, you will need to have your HK or Macau ID card, as well as your valid passport. You can go the China Travel Services or the Chinese Embassy or Consulate to apply for your China Re-entry permit. Processing times vary according to different offices, but generally it takes about one week. You need to bring your ID card, passport, two passport sized photos, and application fee for the visa application process.

Once full program fees are paid and enrollment completed, PRC Study will send you the enrollment / invitation letter from the receiving university in China. This document will be required for you enter China for study purposes .

Students WITHOUT HK or Macau ID

If you do not have a HK or Macau ID card and hold a foreign passport, you shall have to apply for a regular visa as follows:

Chinese Visa is a permit issued by the Chinese visa authorities to foreigners for entry into, exit from or transit through the Chinese territory.

Visas are issued according to the purpose of visit:

• Students studying in China for less than 6 months require an F visa
• Students studying in China for more than 6 months require an X visa, as well as a physical examination

Once full program fees are paid enrollment completed, PRC Study will send you the “JW201” or “JW202” form issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education and the enrollment or invitation letter from the receiving university in China. These documents are required for you to apply for a visa to enter the People's Republic of China at the Chinese embassy or consulate in your home country.