Visas and Residence Permit

By WIST International    Updated: 2024-03-01   

X1 Visa

X1 Visa is for people studying in China for more than 6 months. Once issued, it allows applicants 30 days to register at the international student office of their colleges and apply for a residence permit. Before applying for a residence permit, students are required to get a health report from Hubei International Travel Health Care Center.

X2 Visa

X2 visa is for people engaging in short-term (less than 6 months) academic activities in China. It specifies how many days in total applicants are allowed to stay in China on the visa page.

L Visa

L visa is a tourist visa. It is for people or groups traveling to China.

S1 and S2 Visa

S1 visa is a long-term visa pass for dependents such as family members, parents/parents-in-law of work/study visa holders.

S1 visa is a short-term visa pass for dependents such as family members, parents/parents-in-law of work/study visa holders.

Z Visa

A Z visa is required if you’re coming to China to perform services in a pre-arranged professional job.

Residence Permit

Residence permit is issued to people studying in China for more than 6 months. Once granted, it allows students unlimited entry into China during the period that the visa is valid.