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来华学习申请哪种签证，取决于学习时间长短：超过 180 日的长期学习对应 X1 字签证，不超过 180 日的短期学习对应 X2 字签证。两种签证的材料、停留期和入境后的手续都不一样，选错会直接影响后续办居留许可。
- 适用情形：X1 发给赴中国长期学习（超过 180 日）的人员；X2 发给赴中国短期学习（不超过 180 日）的人员。
- X1 的核心材料：中国境内招收单位出具的录取通知书原件及复印件，以及《外国留学人员来华签证申请表》（JW201 表或 JW202 表）原件及复印件。
- X2 的核心材料：中国境内招收单位出具的录取通知书原件或复印件；如持有《短期来华留学生信息表》，可一并提供。
- JW201 与 JW202 的区别：两表都是招收单位经主管部门批准后发放的来华留学签证申请表，通常由学校在录取后寄给申请人；具体发哪一种由学校与主管部门确定，申请人按学校通知准备即可。
- 停留期差异：X1 对应长期学习，签证只是入境凭证，实际停留期由入境后办理的居留证件决定；X2 对应短期学习，停留期不超过 180 日，一般无需办理居留证件，具体以签证注明的停留期限为准。
- 入境后转居留许可：持 X1 签证入境中国后，须在 30 日内向拟居留地县级以上地方人民政府公安机关出入境管理机构申请办理居留证件；逾期未办属于违规停留。
- 体检要求：申请居留证件时通常需要提交健康证明，由出入境检验检疫机构或受理机关认可的医疗机构出具；部分申请人会被要求在本国指定机构先行体检，具体项目与机构以受理机关要求为准。
- 办理顺序：先被院校录取，由学校办理 JW201/JW202，再凭录取通知书与申请表向中国驻当地使领馆或签证申请服务中心递交签证申请，获签后入境，最后在 30 日内办理居留证件。
最常见的误判，是把短期课程按 X1 申请，或者把长期学位课程按 X2 申请。前者会多出一道居留许可手续，后者则可能在入境后无法按学习期限停留，只能中途出境重新申请。判断标准只有一条：计划在中国境内学习的时间是否超过 180 日。
语言进修、暑期课程、一学期的交换项目通常落在 X2 的范围内；本科、硕士、博士等完整学位项目属于 X1。如果课程时长正好在边界附近，建议先与学校国际学生办公室确认学校发放的是哪种表，再决定签证类型，因为学校发放的表种类与签证类型必须对应。
另一个容易忽略的环节是入境后的 30 天期限。这个期限从入境之日算起，不是从开学之日算起，也不因为学校尚未报到而顺延。居留证件的办理需要学校出具在读证明、住宿登记凭证与健康证明，材料不齐会来回跑，建议入境后尽早启动。
如果计划延长学习或转换学习层次，应在现有停留期限到期前向学校与当地公安机关出入境管理机构咨询并按规办理，不要等到过期再补救。以上为一般性说明，具体要求与最新规定以官方发布为准。
以上为一般性说明，具体要求与最新规定以官方发布为准。
English
China Student Visa: X1 vs X2 Requirements
Which student visa you need depends on how long you will study: long-term study of more than 180 days requires an X1 visa, while short-term study of no more than 180 days requires an X2 visa. The documents, permitted stay and post-arrival procedures differ, and choosing the wrong one complicates your residence permit later.
- Which one applies: the X1 visa is issued to people going to China for long-term study of more than 180 days; the X2 visa is issued for short-term study of no more than 180 days.
- Key documents for X1: the original and a copy of the admission notice issued by the receiving institution in China, plus the original and a copy of the Foreign Student Visa Application Form (JW201 or JW202).
- Key documents for X2: the original or a copy of the admission notice issued by the receiving institution in China; if you hold a Short-Term International Student Information Form, submit it as well.
- JW201 versus JW202: both are study visa application forms issued to the receiving institution with the approval of the competent authorities and are normally sent to applicants by the school after admission. Which form is issued is decided by the school and the authorities, so simply follow the school's instructions.
- Difference in permitted stay: an X1 visa is only an entry document for long-term study, and the actual length of stay is set by the residence permit obtained after arrival. An X2 visa covers short-term study for no more than 180 days and generally does not require a residence permit; the stay period stated on the visa governs.
- Converting to a residence permit: holders of an X1 visa must, within 30 days of entry, apply for a residence permit at the exit-entry administration of the public security authority at or above the county level in the place where they intend to reside. Failing to do so means overstaying.
- Medical examination: a health certificate is normally required when applying for a residence permit, issued by an entry-exit inspection and quarantine body or a medical institution recognised by the accepting authority. Some applicants are asked to undergo a medical check in their home country first; the exact items and institutions depend on the accepting authority.
- Sequence of steps: obtain admission, let the school issue JW201/JW202, apply for the visa at the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre with the admission notice and the form, enter China, and apply for the residence permit within 30 days.
The most common mistake is applying for X1 for a short course, or X2 for a full degree. The first adds an unnecessary residence permit procedure; the second can leave you unable to stay for the length of your programme and forced to leave and reapply. The only test is whether you plan to study in China for more than 180 days.
Language courses, summer programmes and one-semester exchanges usually fall under X2, while full bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes fall under X1. If your programme sits close to the boundary, confirm with the school's international student office which form they will issue before deciding on the visa type, because the form and the visa type must match.
Another step that is easy to overlook is the 30-day deadline after entry. It runs from the date of entry, not the date classes begin, and is not extended because registration has not yet taken place. A residence permit application requires a certificate of enrolment from the school, proof of accommodation registration and a health certificate, so start early to avoid repeated trips.
If you plan to extend your studies or move to a different level, consult the school and the local exit-entry administration before your current stay expires and follow the required procedure, rather than trying to fix an overstay afterwards. The above is general guidance; specific requirements and the latest rules are subject to official publication.
The above is general guidance only. For specific requirements and the latest rules, please refer to official announcements.
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