Student Visa Details

Students who intend to study in China need to apply and get student visa by applying to nearby or any Chinese diplomatic missions. A student visa for China to study for more than six months is named as 'X Visa' and the student's visa required for China to study for less than six months is named as 'F Visa'. When applying for a student visa, an admission notice from the receiving university is necessary. More details can be acquired from the Chinese diplomatic mission. The important documents required for the student visa to study in China are:

• A proof from the educational institution in China that the student is selected for a study program,
• Course fee payment: Evidences or proof of financial assistance, if applicable,
• A complete and signed 'Application for Student Visa' form with a passport-size photograph of the student,
• A guarantee of accommodation in the form of a written assurance from an educational institution or other person that suitable residential accommodation is available to the student in China,
• A valid passport of the student,
• Evidences showing adequate financial support for the entire period of the student's study-stay in the land of China,
• Bank document/s showing that funds of the required amount will be available to the student in China for the entire period of study, and
• In case of students who got the scholarships or any other financial assistance, a proof of such details is required to produce.

All these documents are generally essential before a student visa is issued. After a complete processing from the Chinese Republic Government office, students will be issued a student visa. To be on the safer side, students are advised to apply for the visa at least a couple of months before the start of the course to avoid last minute confusions.