Student Visa from Kenya to China

Kenyans who are applying for this visa are students who intend to visit China to study in one of the schools in the country.

This visa is of two types; The X1 and X2 visa.

X1 Visa is given to Kenyans going to study in China for more than 6 months while the X2 visa is issued to Kenyans to study for exactly 6 months.

Students who apply for this visa are authorized to work part-time and apply for internships.

Kenyans who have been issued the X1 visa must apply for a Temporary Residence Permit from the local Public Security Bureau within 30 days upon entry into China while the X2 visa holders do not need to apply for one.

Applicants are to provide the JW201 (or JW202) form issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education (only necessary for the X1 Visa) and the notice of admission from your school.

 The JW201 / JW202 form is to be submitted at consulate or embassy during your application for the Chinese student visa (X visa).

The Chinese Ministry of Education decides which one to issue.

The JW201 form is for those studying in China on a full scholarship while JW202 is for those studying in China by self support or partial scholarship.

A letter of admission from the institution you have been accepted into should be provided. The letter should clearly state the course you have been admitted to study and the duration of the program.

A copy of a medical examination report is required.

Any person suffering from a medical disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal disease, tuberculosis or other forms of infectious diseases will be refused entry into China.

Only the single-entry visa will be issued to students.

If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate should be provided. A notarized letter of consent signed by both your parents should be provided if you are traveling alone.

Non-Kenyans are required to provide a copy of their stay permit in Kenya.

Receipt of paid visa of China application fee should be provided.