Visa & Travel
| International Students:
Visa Types and Documents Required for Obtaining Visa for
Study in China |
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 enrollment is complete and full program fees paid, PRC Study
will send you:
- The "JW201" or "JW202" form issued by the
Chinese Ministry of Education
- 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 .
For general information on other types of Chinese visas, please click here
For more information on visa application procedure for international
students, please click here
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| Visa Renewal Information
for International Students |
F Visa & Renewal
Students studying in China for less than 6 months require
an F visa . The F visa is valid
for a stay in China of 3-6 months from your date of entry. Your F visa
can be renewed several times, but your total time staying in China
should not exceed one year. The F visa allows
for one entry into China. If you wish to leave and re-enter China
(including trips to Hong Kong and Macau) during your period of
study, you must apply for a new visa. This new visa completely
replaces your previous visa; so you should check your new visa
for the validity period.
X Visa & Renewal
Students studying in China for more than 6 months require
an X visa, as well as a physical
examination. Students holding an X visa and
wishing to leave and re-enter China (including trips to Hong Kong
and Macau) during their studies, must apply for a re-entry visa
at the Public Security Bureau at least 7 days before departure.
A one-entry visa costs between RMB100-200 depending upon your country
of origin.
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| Visas for Hong Kong and
Macau Students |
Students WITH Hong Kong 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 in
Hong Kong or Macau 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. You can go
to China Travel Services in Hong Kong or Macau for the visa processing
or call (852) 2853-3888 for more information.
Once enrollment is complete and full program fees paid,
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 .
For general information on other types of Chinese visas, please click here
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Students WITHOUT Hong Kong 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 Chinese visa, same as an International
Student. Please see above " International
Students: Visa Types and Documents Required for Obtaining Visa
for Study in China " for more information.
For more information on visa application procedure, click here
For general information on other types of Chinese visas, please
click here
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