Step-by-Step China Student Visa (X1 / X2) Process

Phase 1: University Admission

1. Step 1 – Choose Course & University
   Select a suitable university and program (MBBS, Engineering, Business, etc.) based on your academic background and budget.
2. Step 2 – Submit Application
   Apply online or via agency to your chosen Chinese university with academic documents, passport copy, photos, and (if required) English proficiency or HSK.
3. Step 3 – Receive Admission Letter & JW Form
   Once accepted, the university issues an Admission Letter and a JW201 / JW202 form (official visa application form for international students).

Phase 2: Visa Application (Chinese Embassy / Visa Center)

1. Step 4 – Prepare Visa Documents
   Gather passport, photos, Admission Letter, JW201/JW202, medical report (if required), financial proof, and completed visa application form.
2. Step 5 – Fill Out Visa Application Form
   Complete the student visa form (usually online) and print the confirmation.
3. Step 6 – Submit Application at Embassy / Chinese Visa Application Service Center
   Submit your documents in person or through appointment at the Chinese Embassy / Visa Center in Bangladesh.
4. Step 7 – Pay Visa Fee
   Pay the visa fee as per the Chinese Embassy/Visa Center instructions to complete your application.

Phase 3: Travel & Residence Procedures

1. Step 8 – Collect Passport & Visa
   After processing, collect your passport with the student visa (X1 or X2) stamped.
2. Step 9 – Travel to China
   Arrange your flight and arrival according to university reporting dates and orientation schedule.
3. Step 10 – Residence Permit (for X1)
   For long-term study (X1 visa), after arriving in China you must convert your visa into a Residence Permit within the given time through local Public Security Bureau (PSB) with help from your university.