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Check list for Long-term Study Visa (X1-Visa) Application
Long-term study visa (X1-visa) is issued to those intending to study in China mainland for a period of more
than 180 days.
Please provide the following documents, printed document and photocopies should be in letter size.
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Original passport valid for at least 6 months, with 2 or more blank visa pages.
2
Photocopy of the information page and extension page (if applicable) of the passport.
3
One Visa Application Form completed online and signed by hand. Please visit website to fill out the form and
make appointment.
4
A recently-taken within 6 months, colour passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a white background.
Visit website to see the requirements.
5
Original and photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China.
6
Original and photocopy of “Visa Application for Study in China” (Form JW201 or Form JW202) issued by
Chinese relevant authorities.
We kindly remind you that:
Holders of a X1-Visa must apply for a residence permit from the immigration department of the local public security
authority in the place intended to stay within 30 days of entry to China.
Please provide the appropriate additional documents if you are in one of the following situations.
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If you are applying a visa with a passport other than Canadian, you must provide the original and photocopy
of your valid permanent resident card, work permit, study permit, or other legal resident certificate.
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For applicants who previously had Chinese nationality and have obtained foreign citizenship
If you are applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, please provide the last Chinese passport held and 2
photocopies of its data page together with the data page of the present Canadian passport (the data page of the
previous Chinese passport and the data page of the present Canadian passport need to be shown on the same
paper); and the Canadian citizenship card(original and photocopy).
If you have obtained Chinese visas before and apply for a Chinese visa with a renewed passport that does not
contain any Chinese visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo
page if it is separate, as well as the previous Chinese visa page (If your name on the current passport differs
from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change). If you cannot provide
the documents mentioned above, please prepare documents as you apply for the first time.
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For a child under 18 of Chinese origin, please refer to the additional classification and documentation
If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary
materials, or require an interview with the applicant. The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa
and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
