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X1 Student Visa

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China · X1签证 · apply in person

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Tuition $2k–23k per year
Work during study Allowed vacations: Unlimited
Post-study work None
Proof of funds —

Overview

Country
China
Visa name
X1 Student Visa
Local name
X1签证
Status
Active
Max duration
60 months
Renewable
Yes

The X1 visa is for study in China for more than 180 days. Applicants need an admission notice and the applicable Confirmation Form for Study in China (JW201/JW202). After entry, the holder must apply for a student-type residence permit within 30 days; the permit's validity follows the study period stated by the institution.

Tuition and costs

Tuition policy
Full fee
Tuition range
$2,100 – $23,000/year
Scholarships
Available

China has no single national tuition rate for X1 students. Published 2026 examples range from ¥14,000/year at Chongqing Normal University to ¥154,000/year for Tongji University's English MBA; degree, institution and language drive the price. Government and university scholarships may cover some or all tuition. USD range uses an approximate CNY 6.7 per USD conversion dated 2026-10-09.

Work rights during study

Work allowed
Yes
Vacation hours
Unlimited
Permission
Separate permit

X1 holders may take part in work-study or an off-campus internship only after school approval and an annotation on the student residence permit specifying the work location and period. There is no confirmed nationwide weekly-hour value in the cited rules. Ordinary employment while studying is prohibited without the required status and authorization.

Dependents and family

Dependents
Allowed
Restriction
Spouse and minor children can apply for S1 (long-term) or S2 (short-term) dependent visas.
Spouse work
Not allowed
Conditions
S1/S2 dependent visa holders cannot work. Must obtain a separate work visa (Z visa) to be employed.

How to apply

Method
In person
Via
The admitting institution issues the Confirmation Form for Study in China (JW201/JW202) and admission notice.
Interview
Not required
Official site
us.china-embassy.gov.cn
Health insurance
Not required

Notes and caveats

The X1 visa is an entry document rather than a five-year visa: the subsequent student residence permit may be issued for the indicated study term, subject to local approval. Student residence-permit holders may leave and re-enter during permit validity. Visa fees, medical examination, insurance, biometrics, interview and document checklists depend on consular location and individual circumstances. Admission language requirements are set by each institution and program. Certain graduates may qualify for specialized entrepreneurship residence permits, but the general X1 category does not itself provide a post-study job-search visa or permanent-residence route.

Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source

Change history

    • Official page https://www.visaforchina.cn https://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/zj/notice/202509/t20250920_11712385.htm
    • Proof of funds (USD) 7000 none
    • Application fee (USD) 140 none
    • Fees updated
    • Post-study options updated

    cleared unsupported blanket medical-exam and dependent-child school entitlements; recorded those requirements as unconfirmed nationally (https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147423/n147478/n147715/c158270/content.html).

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