Visa:

For visiting students (i.e. Exchange students):

You need to apply for the F-type VISA which requires the following documents:

1. A valid passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages
2. A coloured photocopy of the passport’s date and photo page.
3. A printed and completed Visa Application Form (available online and offline) with a recent coloured Photo to be submitted at the Visa Centre.
4. Exchange acceptance documents.

For detailed instructions and information on application documents relevant to the respective country of citizenship, visit Visa for China! Payments generally follow the Schedule fees.

Information on Visa application provided by Zhejiang University can be found here!

Flying Chalks’ Tip: Visa processing time generally takes about 1 week and fees can be found here! 

For international students (study, advanced studies, or fieldwork):

You are required to apply for the Student VISA. For study periods of more than 180days (approximately 6 months), the X1 type VISA is needed. For study periods of less than 180days, the X2 VISA is needed.

Students staying for more than 180 days (X1 VISA students) should also apply for a temporary Residence Permit from the local Public Security Bereau with the following documents within 30 days upon entry into China:

1. An official letter from the International College, “Admission Notice”, JW202 Form or JW201 Form;
2. A valid passport and VISA (copy included);
3. Registration receipt of temporary lodging from hotel or local police station (copy included);
4. A recently taken 2-inch full-face color photo with WHITE BACKGROUND;
5. New students of degree program or people who apply for the first time for residence permit longer than one year should submit Certificate for Health by the Zhejiang Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (applicants under 18 are exempt);
6. Visa or Residence Permit Application Form;
7. Other documents if necessary.

Applications usually take about 1 week to process. The Residence Permit is similar to an ordinary VISA except it grants you unlimited exit and entry during its validity.

Persons applying for the Residency Permits are required to undergo “physical examinations” that will cost them between 600 RMB to 1000 RMB. On top of that, fasting is also required. Processing of the residency permit may take at least 2 weeks.

For more information on the above, visit Visa for China or click here!

Flying Chalks’ tips: Remember to set extra time out for visa application just in case! Also note that China’s Public Holidays will affect the processing time of your visa! On top of that, remember that X-type visa holders are not permitted to work!

Addresses for applying for Visa in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China:

杭州市公安局出入境管理局 (Division of Exit-Entry Administration of Hangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau)

Address: No. 35 Huaguang Road    华光路35号
Tel: 87280561, 87280539

Zhejiang Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (Zhejiang International Tourism Health Care Center)  浙江国际旅游卫生保健中心

Address: No. 17 Laozheda Zhi Road   中河中路230号
Tel: 8785 2410
Health Check Time: 8 am to 10:30 am from Monday to Friday