Visa Issue

Address: Tianjin University of Technology, No. 391 Bin Shui Xi Dao Road, Xiqing District, Tianjin, China

International Students Office（Building 26, room 313), Tianjin University of Technology

Tel: +86-22-60214510

Email: cie@tjut.edu.cn;cielw@126.com

Visa Guide

X1 Visa:

➢ International students whose study period is shorter than 1 month or longer than 6 months usually receive an X1 visa.

➢ The X1 visa is valid for 30 days after entry and allows only one entry. If your study period exceeds 6 months, you must, with the university’s assistance, apply for a residence permit for study within 30 days of entering China.

➢ The materials required for the first application for a residence permit are as follows:

1. JW202 Form 2. Original Admission Notice, and 3. Copy of the Temporary Residence Registration Form* If you live on campus, please request the Temporary Residence Registration Form from the hotel reception. If you live off campus, you must register at the local police station within 24 hours after entry to obtain this document. If you change your address, you must re-register at the police station near your new residence within 24 hours of the change. 4. Physical Examination Report issued by the Tianjin International Travel Health Care Center (Address: No. 2-1126, Xingang Second Road, Binhai New Area, opposite Jinshijie Hotel. Tel: 022-66706315, 66706317) Visa Application Letter issued by the International Students Office

X2 Visa:

➢ International students whose study period is longer than 1 month but shorter than 6 months usually receive an X2 visa.

Residence Permit:

A Residence Permit for Study is generally issued to international students whose study period exceeds 6 months. Holders of a valid residence permit may enter and exit China multiple times before the permit expires. For self-funded students, the validity period of the residence permit corresponds to the tuition fees paid; however, all residence permits for enrolled students may be extended for up to one year at a time. All students must renew their residence permit before its expiration to avoid illegal residence. The renewal process usually takes about 2 weeks.

Summary of Common Visa Questions

1. Can the university issue an invitation letter for inviting family members to China?

The university does not issue invitation letters. Please go to the relevant academic affairs department to obtain a Certificate of Enrollment instead.

2. What type of visa should family members apply for to come to China?

(1) For a stay exceeding 180 days, family members should apply for an S1 visa. The S1 visa is valid for 30 days after entry, during which the holder must convert it into a residence permit.

(2) For a stay of less than 180 days, family members should apply for an S2 visa. The S2 visa is valid for no more than 180 days after entry and does not need to be converted into a residence permit.

3. What should I do if I lose my passport?

Step 1: Call 110 to report the loss at the place where your passport went missing, and obtain a Certificate of Lost Property from the local police station.

Step 2: Go to the International Students Office (Room 313, Building 26, Tianjin University of Technology) to get a Certificate of Passport Loss.

Step 3: Apply for a new passport at your embassy, and obtain a Certificate of Passport Application in Process. Once the new passport is issued, you must reapply for or extend your residence permit.

4. Where can I apply for or renew a passport in Tianjin?

Tianjin Public Security Bureau Exit-Entry Administration Service Hall (Binhai High-tech Zone). Address: Block B, Wisdom Hill, No. 20 Kaihua Road, Huayuan Industrial Zone, Binhai High-tech Zone, Tianjin

5. How much does it cost to apply for or renew a residence permit?

Short-term stay: RMB 200

Up to 1 year: RMB 400

More than 1 year up to 3 years: RMB 800

More than 3 years up to 5 years: RMB 1,000

6. What documents are required to apply for a residence permit at the Exit-Entry Administration Service Hall?

7. I have renewed my passport. What should I do next?

Step 1: Report your new passport information to the International Students Office, Room 313, Building 26, Tianjin University of Technology.

Step 2: Apply for a visa replacement and complete the relevant procedures.

Note: If additional documentation is required, you can obtain a “Passport Change Certificate” at the International Students Office (Room 313, Building 26) to certify that the old and new passports belong to the same holder.

8. I am currently in my home country, and my visa has expired. How can I return to the university?

Step 1: Send an email to cis@tjut.edu.cn to request scanned copies of the JW Form and Admission Notice.

Step 2: Take the scanned documents to the Chinese Embassy in your home country to apply for an X1 visa.

Step 3: After returning to campus, apply for a residence permit within 30 days of entry.

9. My visa has expired. What should I do?

Step 1: Go to the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Tianjin Municipal Public Security Bureau to pay the overdue fine (RMB 500 per day). In serious cases, you may face disqualification from study, detention for investigation, or deportation.

Step 2: After completing the penalty process, apply for a visa extension.

10. I have graduated, and my visa expires on month date, but I wish to stay in China. How can I extend it?

(1) The university cannot extend visas for graduates. Please leave China before your visa expires. If your visa expires, the university will not be responsible, and you will bear all consequences personally.

(2) If you apply for a higher-level degree program at this university and pay one year’s tuition and accommodation fees, you may apply for a residence permit extension.

(3) If you apply for a program at another Chinese university, pay the required fees to that university, and the new university will handle your residence permit application.

11. Do exchange students holding an X2 visa need to apply for a residence permit?

(1) If your study period is one semester, you do not need to apply for a residence permit.

(2) If your study period is two semesters, please complete a physical examination and apply for a residence permit as soon as possible.

12. Can S1, S2, M, L, or Z visas be converted into residence permits?

These visa types cannot be directly converted into X1 or X2 student visas within China. Applicants must return to their home country, apply for an X1 or X2 visa, and then re-enter China.

13. Can a residence permit for private affairs be converted into a study residence permit?

No, it cannot.