No. Scanned copies are sufficient for X visa submission in Chișinău. Originals will be needed in China — for university registration and Residence Permit procedures.
Chinese Student Visa (X) Documents — Complete List 2026
The Chinese student visa splits into X1 (long-term study 180+ days — with biometrics and subsequent Residence Permit) and X2 (short-term study up to 180 days — without biometrics or conversion). To apply, you need an Admission Notice (acceptance letter) and a JW201 or JW202 form from the Chinese university. As of today, scanned copies of these documents are sufficient for visa submission — originals aren't required. Turnkey price — $270.
X1 or X2 — How to Tell What You Need
The choice depends on the duration of study:
- X2 (short-term): study up to 180 days, no biometrics, no conversion in China. For: summer language courses (1–3 months), short exchange programs, summer schools, short professional development courses.
- X1 (long-term): study 90+ days, biometrics required (1 day in Chișinău), mandatory conversion to Residence Permit in China. For: bachelor's degree (4 years), master's (1.5–3 years), PhD programs, year-long language programs, Chinese government scholarships (CSC).
Main Documents from the Client
Basic package — always three things:
- Passport (original) — valid 6+ months, 2 adjacent blank pages
- Digital photo — white background, no glasses, colored top, good quality
- Completed China2Day questionnaire — 10–15 minutes
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Documents from the University in China
Two key documents from the educational institution:
- Admission Notice — the university's acceptance letter on official letterhead with seal and signature.
- JW201 or JW202 form — a special study permission form from Chinese authorities. JW202 is for government-sponsored students (CSC); JW201 is for self-funded students.
- IMPORTANT: as of today, only scanned copies of these documents are needed for visa submission. Originals will be needed in China for university registration and Residence Permit procedures.
Financial Guarantees — Are They Needed
Common myth: X visa requires bank statements from parents, sponsor letters, and proof of tuition payment. This is not accurate:
- Bank statements are NOT required for X visa submission in Chișinău
- Financial issues are resolved at the university admission stage — if the university accepted you and issued the Admission Notice + JW form, the financial side is already settled
- Many template articles are outdated and reflect requirements from past years or other submission countries
- If the consul asks — China2Day will advise what to prepare. In practice this rarely happens
Who Typically Gets an X Visa
The most common categories in our practice:
- Language course students — going to study Chinese (often from scratch or for HSK preparation)
- Scholarship recipients — CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship) or university programs
- Bachelor's and master's students
- Students under 18 — non-standard situation requiring individual consultation
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For X2 (up to 180 days) — no, fully remote. For X1 (90+ days) — yes, biometrics required. China2Day organizes this via the '1 Day in Chișinău' scheme.
CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship) covers tuition, accommodation, and provides a monthly stipend. CSC students receive a JW202 form (instead of JW201). Otherwise the X visa process is standard.
X2 — 7–10 business days from shipping the original passport. X1 — slightly longer due to the Chișinău biometrics trip + standard processing time.