Student visas

Guides in this section

• X1 or X2 Student Visa? The 180-Day Line, the Documents, and the 30-Day Residence Permit DeadlineChina issues the X1 visa for study longer than 180 days and the X2 for 180 days or less. X1 holders then have 30 days after entry to apply for a residence permit. Here is what the law, the regulations and the Chinese Embassy's visa guidance actually require.

The official pages this section relies on

1. NIA — Exit and Entry Administration Law (English)en.nia.gov.cn
2. NIA — Regulations on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners (English)en.nia.gov.cn
3. Chinese Embassy in the UK — Visa for China (visa categories)gb.china-embassy.gov.cn