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The X1 and X2 student visa categories, required documents, the JW201/JW202 admission notice, and converting to a residence permit after arrival.
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Visa & Entry
The Chinese student visa: X1 and X2 explained
X1 for programs over 6 months, X2 for shorter stays. Both require an admission notice and JW form. Here's the full process.
10 min readApplying for the first time
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Student residence permit in China: application, renewal, and rules you need to know
Converting your X1 visa to a residence permit, the documents you need, what happens if you change universities, and the rules that catch students off guard.
9 min readHolding an X1 visa and need to convert
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