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Student Visa Options for China

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2Routes
Passport
Destination
Purpose
Duration
2 of 2 visas

  • X2 Visa (Short-Term Study)

    Processing
    4 to 5 working days
    Cost
    USD 30 to 140 depending on nationality
    Duration
    Up to 180 days (non-extendable; no Residence Permit conversion)
    Difficulty
    easy

    X2 Visa (Short-Term Study)

    USD 30Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    4 to 5 working daysProcessing time
    See official pageDuration
    Official site ↗

  • X1 Visa (Long-Term Study)

    Processing
    4 weeks
    Cost
    USD 30 to 140 (X1 visa); RMB 400 to 800 (Residence Permit)
    Duration
    Entry visa valid 30 days; Residence Permit up to 5 years (matched to programme)
    Difficulty
    medium

    X1 Visa (Long-Term Study)

    USD 30Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    4 weeksProcessing time
    up to 5 yearsDuration
    Official site ↗
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