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China X2 Visa - Short-Term Study

12 facts quoted from the official source

Ordinary visa for study in China for no more than 180 days.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionAn admission notice or other required institutional study evidence is required.
  • Financial means and repatriationSupporting material must establish the purpose and eligibility basis of the application.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport or other accepted international travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • How and where to applyThe competent authority verifies the application or entry conditions and makes the decision.
  • Official Route InventoryThe competent authority publishes X2 Visa - Short-Term Study as a distinct current route or status.
  • Route Status At ReviewThe official material was checked on 2026-07-26 and the recorded operational status reflects that publication.
  • Truthful Complete InformationSubmitted information and documents must be complete, authentic and truthful.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityThe applicant must intend to undertake short-term study in China.
  • Stay Days MaxThe intended study period must not exceed 180 days.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to China?
The official source states: Ordinary visa for study in China for no more than 180 days.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Supporting material must establish the purpose and eligibility basis of the application. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

Every answer is quoted from the official en.nia.gov.cn page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source en.nia.gov.cnLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this China government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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