Get a Chinese Student Visa

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China Travel Visa

Chinese Student Visa Requirements

Student visas are needed if you will be attending an accredited school or university.

Confirm China Visa Options and Processing

Chinese Student Visa Requirements

  1. An Important Note on Processing Speeds

  2. Visa Questionnaire and Document Preparation

  3. Travel Records (12 months)

  4. China - Visa Application Statement

  5. Student Visa Application

  6. Current Valid Passport

  7. Scan of two blank facing visa pages in passport

  8. Proof of Residence

  9. One Digital Passport-Style Photograph

  10. School Admission Letter & JW201/JW202 Form

  11. Proof of Travel

  12. Minors - Additional Requirements for Applicants Under 21 Years

  13. Note: Prior Travel to Sensitive Country

  14. Note: Prior Travel to Hong Kong SAR

  15. Note: Additional requirements for applicants with military service history

  16. China Processing Note: Visa issuance on Second Valid Passport

  17. Naturalized US Citizens - Copy of Naturalization Certificate

  18. Foreign-Born US Citizens - Copy of Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)

  19. Please Note: No Embassy Service on Friday (beginning late September 2025)