China Student Visa is divided into X1 & X2. X1 is issued to aliens who come to China for study, advanced studies more than 6 months. Chinese X2 visa is issued to aliens who come to China with same purpose but for a period of less than 6 months.

You are not permitted to work on the Chinese student visa. For foreign students who work in violation of the regulations on the administration of foreign students working to support their study in China and work beyond the prescribed scope of jobs or prescribed time limit, they shall be deemed unlawful employment and will probably have to stop or be expelled.

Chinese Student Visa Application

Chinese Student Visa Extension

Beijing Police Instructions on X2 Visa Extension

Immigration department of Beijing Police's Instructions on X2 Visa Extension or Renewal for Foreigners

Supporting Documents and Relative Requirement:

1. Valid passport or other international travel documents.
2. Completing the VISA / STAY PERMIT / RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM with black ink or sign pen, attached with a  recent half-length, white background, bareheaded, full-faced 2-inch color photo (Photo Requirements of Chinese Visa).
3. Valid Accommondation Registration of the applicant obtained from local police station or hotel of present residence.
4. For current X2 visa holders, admission notice or certification documents of enrollment issued by the host institution shall be submitted. And Visa Application Form for Study in China (Form JW201/JW202) as well for non-X2 visa holders.
5. Other supporting materials that the Exit-Entry Administration Department may require.

Timeline for Application:

1. X2 visa holders could apply for an extension with validity of no longer than 180 days.
2. Non-X2-visa-holders could apply for an X2 visa renewal with the validity of less than 1 year, the stay duration of less than 180 days and various number of entries from zero to multiple. However the accumulative duration of stay with the renewed visa could not exceed 1 year from the date of the latest entry of China.
3. The extension of a current X2 visa is only valid for this referred entry and does not affect the number of entries or the validity on the original visa. The accumulated term of extension shall not exceed the original duration of stay which is specified on the visa.

Points for Attention

1. The applicant shall go through a face-to-face interview. However, for applicants who are aged under 16, or above 60, or inconvenient to travel due to disability, the host organization or a particular service agency can submit the application on behalf of the applicant (a copy of the trustee’s ID is required). Nonetheless, if the Exit-Entry Administration Department notifies the applicant that an interview is necessary, the applicant must go through the interview personally.
2. For the above-stated materials, the original documents need to be verified, and submit the copies.
3. Any application materials in foreign language ( except English ) shall be translated into Chinese by qualified translation company before submission.
4. Applicant who doesn’t nullify cancel China's household registration should apply after the cancellation of household registration. The relevant cancellation certificate issued by local police station of the registration shall be submitted if the Exit-Entry Administration Department consider it necessary.
5. Foreigners under 18 who submit the application for the first time in China shall prepare the birth certificates, passports of parents and certification of overseas residence status.
6. Relevant rules please refer to No. 23 Notice of the Regulations on Foreigners’ Visa Application.

With the approval of China's State Council, the Minister of Public Security, Zhou Yongkang, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Li Zhaoxing, jointly endorsed Decree No.74 and officially issued the Regulations on Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence of Foreigners in China for implementation on August 15.
According to this regulation, foreigners with eligibility for permanent residence in China will be granted a certificate of identification commonly known as China Green Card.

Government fee of China Permanent Residence certificate are:

1. New application - 1800RMB
2. Renewal - 300RMB

A Chinese green card is not equivalent to Chinese nationality. Presently China does not recognize dual or multiple nationalities. Thus, if one wants to become a Chinese national, original nationality status would have to be cancelled.

Those who obtain a Chinese green card should not stay in China less than three months in a year or less than a year in five years. Special causes will need approval from city level public security bureaus.

Expats with a Chinese green card will still need to observe rules concerning traveling, temporary living in other cities, and visiting areas closed to the public.

According to the state-own news agency - Xinhuanet, 1576 foreigners got China Green Card in 2016.

According to the Chinese new immigration law, the Chinese Q visa is available from September 1, 2013. Overseas Chinese can expect to benefit from the change when they return to China for family reunions. Depending upon the duration of stay and applicants' classification, the Q visa is further divided into two subclasses: Q1 and Q2.

Chinese Q1 visa is issued to relatives of Chinese citizens applying to enter and reside in China for purposes of family reunion, and to those who apply for family reunion of foreigners with Permanent Residency in China, as well as to persons applying to enter and reside in China for foster care, adoption and other reasons; China Q2 visa is issued to relatives of Chinese citizens or foreigners with permanent residence in China for a short period of stay (less than 6 months).

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We can not help for people who visit China for foster-age and adoption, so the following information is only for reference.

Required documents:

1. Foster entrustment notarization issued by Chinese Embassies/Consulates General in foreign countries or Foster Care Power of Attorney notarized and authenticated in the country of residence or in China.
2. Original and photocopy of the consignor's passport(s), as well as the original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) notarized and authenticated certification showing the relationship between parents or guardians and children.
3. A letter of consent for foster care issued by the trustee living in China who has agreed to provide foster care services and a photocopy of the ID of the trustee.
4. A photocopy of the certificate indicating the permanent residence status abroad of the parent(s) when the child was born provided that either or both parents of the child are Chinese citizens.

Aliens seeking employment in China should follow an employment permit system. Those who have been awarded Alien Employment License of the people's republic of China (Hereinafter referred to as "Employment license") Should go through relevant formalities according to the following procedures:

1. Present the Employment License and Visa Notice to the embassy or Consulate of the people's Republic of China when applying for the Employment Visa.
2. The bearer of the Employment Visa should sign a labor contract with the employer within 15 days after entering China by presenting the Employment License.
3. Present the Employment License, Labor contract, valid passport and other relevant documents to the labor and social security administrative authorities of the area where the employer is located to apply for Alien Employment Permit (hereinafter referred to as "Employment Permit").
4. The aliens who have obtained the Employment Permit should present the Employment Permit to the local public security authorities to apply for Alien Residence Permit.
5. The employment license will come into effect on the date of issuance and remain effective for a period of six months.