Study destinations / China
Student Visa
China student visa guide
As an Indian student, you can generally apply for the longer X1 visa. Because your undergraduate or post-graduation programs will exceed 180 days for sure.
The documents you will need:
- Valid passport.
- Completed visa application form and picture to the required specifications.
- An admission notice issued by the Chinese university or institution.
- Form JW201 or JW202 as required for an X1 application.
- Financial documents or scholarship letters, if requested.
- Other necessary documents that the specific Chinese embassy or visa center may ask for.
Steps to Apply for a Chinese Student Visa
- Apply and get the admission offer from the selected university in China.
- Check whether the university has provided you with the proper admission letter and JW201 or JW202 form.
- Decide on the kind of visa you need. Commonly, it will be an X1 visa for Indian students.
- Apply for that visa.
- Complete post-arrival formalities after getting the visa.