- Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
- University admission notice (original)
- JW202 / JW201 form (original)
- Visa application form V.2013
- Recent passport-size photos (white background)
- Foreigner physical examination form
- Bank statement ($3,000 – $5,000, 6 months)
- Police / character clearance certificate
- Notarised highest degree & transcripts
- Sponsor's NIC + affidavit (if sponsored)
- Flight booking (tentative)
- Accommodation confirmation
Step-by-step process
From admission to your first week in China.
Get admission
University accepts you and emails the official admission notice.
Receive JW form
JW202 (self-funded) or JW201 (scholarship) arrives by post.
Medical test
Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination form at a govt-approved center.
Embassy submission
Submit visa form + documents at the Chinese Embassy or visa center.
Visa approval
Collect your X1 / X2 visa stamp in 4–10 working days.
Arrival in China
Land at your destination city and clear immigration.
Police registration
Register at the local police station within 24 hours of arrival.
Residence permit
Convert your X1 visa to a residence permit within 30 days.
Common rejection reasons
Avoid these and you'll be in the 98% who get approved.
Frequently asked
28 questions answered.
Avoid fake agents & embassy scams
The Chinese Embassy never asks for cash payments or guarantees a visa. Always submit originals yourself and never hand your passport to unverified middlemen.