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General Introduction About China
Name: The People's Republic of China
Location: China is located in eastern Asia. China is bordered by the Yellow Sea, Korea Bay, South China Sea, and East China Sea; Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal to the west, Russia and Mongolia to the north, Bhutan, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, North Korea, and Vietnam to the south, and Regional Borders with Hong Kong and Macau to the south.
Capital: Beijing
Top Cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Taipei, Macau, Lhasa
Official Language: Standard Mandarin
Climate: The climate in China is characterized by the enormous size of the country. In the north, the climate is temperate with summer temperatures around 25 C and very cold winters. In the south, it is subtropical with very hot summers and mild winters. In the summer, monsoons blow huge rain showers in from the east, while in the winter, dry and cold winds come whispering from the northwest.
GDP: $15.66 trillion
Currency: 1 Chinese Yuan= 12.90BDT
Area: 9.597 million km²
Distance from Bangladesh: 1,897 km
Population: 1.398 billion (2019)
Time Zone: UTC+8
Tsinghua University
Peking University
Fudan University
University of Science and Technology of China
Zhejiang University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Nanjing University
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)
Sun Yat-sen University
Beijing Normal University
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan University
Central South University
East China Normal University
There are many scholarships, grants, and bursaries which can help support you financially with your studies in China. They are offered by the Chinese Government, education providers, and a number of other public and private organizations.
Passport:
A valid passport which expires in no less than 06 month after expiry of the intended date of departure. Passport must have at least two blank pages. If you want passport, please click here.
Visa Application Form:
Duly completed china student visa application form with signed with date.
Photo Specification:
One photo (size 35mm x 45mm) must be taken in last 6 month and it should be on white background.
Covering-Letter:
Covering letter mentioning details of applicants, passport details, travel details and who will bear expenses details.
Confirmation of Enrolment:
Letter of acceptance where you intend to study (including, but not limited to, Designated Learning Institutions)
Tuition Fees Payment Receipt:
A payment receipt is a proof of payment that you have made payment to the institution.
Academic Documents:
Please submit your all academic documents to Embassy.
Financials Means:
Proof of financial means to cover the costs for the time of your studies.
Health Insurance:
Proof of health insurance.
Health Certificate:
A copy of health certificate from authorized doctor.
Birth Certificate:
An original copy of Birth Registration Certificate. If you want Birth Registration Certificate please click here.
Police Clearance:
An original copy of Police Clearance Certificate. If you want Police Clearance Certificate please click here.
Accommodation Details:
Once you have confirmed where you will be studying, you must need to show accommodation details.
Why Study In China
- Warm and Welcoming Chinese Citizens
- Lower Tuition Cost and Scholarships
- Study at top Chinese universities with Reputation
- Study at a university on the rise.
- Learn the world’s most-spoken language.
- Contemplate (approximately) 4,000 years of history.
- Move to one of the world’s best student cities.
- Cost of Living in China is affordable.
- Lots of beautiful places to travel
- Employment Advantage
- Quality of Education and International Recognition
- You learn international skills.
- China is a safe country.
China Visa Application process
- Pay the visa application fee and complete the form online
- Carry the following documents to the visa application centre:
- Current and all old passports and the original visa fee payment receipt
- Official acceptance letter
- Evidence of income and proof that funds are immediately available to cover your education in China
- School and college transcripts and standardized test score sheets– Medical records
- The Chinese Embassy or the Chinese Consulate General will make a decision using the documents you submit. If required you may be called for an interview.
China Student Visa (X)
Chinese student visa, also known as the X visa, is issued to aliens who come to China for study, advanced studies, or fieldwork. It can be divided into two types:
X1 visa: For long-term study > 180 days
X2 visa: For short-term study ≤ 180 days
The validity of both is 90 days from the date of issue, while the stay duration for X1 visa is usually 000, which needs to be determined after the applicant enters China, and that for X2 visa is not more than 180 days.
For international students, it’s necessary to find an organization accredited for offering courses or internships to foreigners so that they will send a JW201 or JW202 form and an admission letter.
China Student Visa Requirements & Documents
- Passport
– Applicant’s original passport valid up to at least six months with at least one blank page.
- Application Form
– One accurately and truthfully completed China Student Visa Application Form.
- Recent Photo
– Affix one recent passport style color photo with full face, front view, no hat, and against a plain light background onto the application form.
- Admission Notice
– Original and a copy of Admission Notice from the Chinese university or school.
- JW201 or JW202 Form – for X1 application only
Original and a copy of approved Foreign Student Visa Application Form JW201 or JW202.
Note:
- Since US students can now apply for the five-year X1 visa, their passports should have a remaining validity of at least one year if applying for the 5-year X1 visa.
- The JW201 or JW202 form should be obtained through the school you are to enroll at. JW201 form is issued to international students dispatched by government or funded by Chinese government scholarships while JW202 is for self-sponsored foreign students.
How to Apply for China X visa
- You may submit the application to the consular office of the Chinese embassies, consulates, or China Visa Application Centers (CVASC) in person.
- Or you can entrust someone else (e.g. friends, relatives), a travel agency or a visa agency to act on your behalf if you can’t come personally. Power of attorney is not required.
- Mailed applications are refused by most Chinese embassies or consulates, but acceptable in many CVASCs.
- Appointment is not required by most embassies and consulates. But if you are required to submit application to CVASC, you may need to make an online appointment via CVASC’s website.
Processing Time
The regular processing time is 4 working days. If you want to collect your visa earlier, the express service and rush service are available.
Express Service: 2-3 working days processing; extra US$ 20 will be charged.
Rush Service: 1 working day processing; extra US$ 30 will be charged.
Things to Know for X1 Visa Holders
X1 visa holders shall apply for a Temporary Residence Permit from the local Exit and Entry Administration within 30 days upon entry into China. The temporary residence permit can be issued with the validity of up to 5 years. Documents required include passport, admission notice, JW201 or JW202 form, Foreigner Physical Examination Record, a registration of accommodation, and a passport style white-background photo.
Within the validity of the Temporary Residence Permit, students can travel into and out of mainland China freely.
When the study in China ends, X1 visa holders should go to the local Exit and Entry Administration to cancel the Temporary Residence Permit and apply for a 30-day tourist visa with zero entry to avoid problems.
Things to Know for X2 Visa Holders
X2 holders shall stay in China within the duration period as indicated on the visa, and it is not necessary for them to apply for the temporary residence permit. In case that they need to extend the X2 visa, please go to the local Exit and Entry Administration to handle this affair 30 days before the expiration date.
Working on X Visa Is Not Allowed
You are not permitted to work on the X type visa. But part-time work and internships off campus may be authorized. You should contact you university or employer after you have settled in China to see what can be arranged.
For foreign students who work in violation of Chinese regulations or beyond the prescribed scope of jobs or time limit, they shall be deemed unlawful employment and will probably have to stop or be expelled.
Most Popular Subjects in China
- Clinical Medicine.
- International Economics and Trade.
- Computer Science and Technology.
- Business Administration.
- Chinese Language and Literature.
- Civil Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Architecture.
How can Global Wings help?
Our company’s integrated education and migration focus can help select the right course at the right institution for you and assist with the student visa application process. Whether you just need some friendly advice or whether you need comprehensive application guidance and education counselling, Global Wings can offer the right level of assistance for you.