X1 — Long-term study (more than 180 days) Verified 2026-06-09China Student Visa (X1 — Long-term Study)
The X1 visa for Indian students enrolled in a Chinese institution for long-term study of more than 180 days. Applied through CVASC, then a residence permit is obtained in China.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the China visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Processing
Regular: 6th working day; Express: 4th working day (extra fee)
Stay Duration
Long-term — more than 180 days; converted to a study residence permit after arrival
Starting Fee
₹2,900
Apply At
5 VFS centres
Your whole China Student Visa,
handled for one honest price.
A strong China file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.
All-in · 18% GST included · no hidden charges
File-ready in 3–5 working days after documents
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Everything below — included, nothing extra
- Document checklist
- Application form guidance
- Document review
- Cover letter
- Purpose of travel structure
- Financial proof review
- Sponsor document guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Post-submission guidance
Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee.
Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.
Your fee, justified
₹24,999–₹34,999 fee — what exactly is included?
Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete China visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.
Before we prepare your China visitor visa file, we understand your complete profile — every applicant is different, so no two files are built the same way.
- Purpose of travel
- Employment or business background
- Monthly income & savings
- Funds available for the trip
- Family ties in India
- Property / assets, if any
- Previous travel history
- Relatives, friends or a sponsor in China, if any
- Previous visa refusals, if any
- Planned trip duration
- Who is paying for the trip
- Whether the trip is realistic for your profile
A visitor visa isn't approved just because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties all have to support each other.
We don't hand everyone the same checklist. After understanding your profile, we build one for your exact case type:
- Salaried
- Business owner
- Self-employed
- Farmer / agriculture income
- Student or minor
- Retired parent
- Housewife / dependent
- Family visit
- Tourist visit
- Business visitor
- Previous refusal
- Sponsor-supported
- First-time traveller
This avoids missing key documents — and avoids piling on documents that aren't explained properly.
We review your documents before preparing and submitting, checking they're complete, readable, consistent and well-arranged:
- Passport & photographs
- Bank statements
- Salary slips
- ITR / Form 16
- Employment & leave-approval letters
- Business / GST / registration proof
- Income proof
- Property documents, if any
- Family & marriage documents, if applicable
- Invitation & sponsor documents, if applicable
- Previous refusal letter, if any
- Travel history, itinerary & stay proof
Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:
- Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
- Average balance vs trip cost
- Sudden large deposits that need explaining
- Salary / business income vs bank statement
- ITR vs income profile
- Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
- Whether sponsor support is properly explained
- Whether funds look genuine and traceable
We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.
We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.
A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.
We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:
- Who you are and why you want to visit
- How long you'll stay and where
- Who is paying for the trip
- What you do in India
- Which financial documents are attached
- Your family ties in India
- Why you'll return after the visit
- If previously refused — what has changed since
This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.
The officer must be satisfied you'll leave China after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:
- Job continuity or business ownership
- Regular income source
- Spouse / children / parents in India
- Dependents and family responsibilities
- Property or assets in India
- Education or business commitments
- Previous travel compliance, if any
If someone in China is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:
- Invitation letter
- Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
- Sponsor employment & income proof
- Sponsor bank statement, if needed
- Relationship & communication proof
- Who bears expenses & stay arrangement
A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.
We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on China), and check consistency between the form and your documents:
- Personal, passport & travel-history details
- Employment & education history
- Family information
- Purpose of visit & funding details
- Sponsor information, if applicable
- Previous-refusal declarations
- Background questions
- Correct document categories
Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.
How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact China process:
- Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
- Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
- Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
- Guiding the visa-fee payment
- Final review before submission or your VFS visit
- What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
- Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
- What happens after submission
After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:
- Biometrics Instruction Letter
- VFS appointment booking
- Documents to carry
- What to expect at the VFS centre
- How biometrics update in your application
- What to do once biometrics are done
Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.
Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:
- How to check application updates
- What official messages mean
- What to do if more documents are requested
- What to do after a Passport Request
- VFS passport submission & courier return
- Decision-update explanation
- Next steps after approval
- Basic guidance if refused
What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)
- Government / embassy visa fee
- Biometrics fee
- VFS service charges
- VFS courier & SMS charges
- VFS premium-lounge charges
- Travel insurance
- Flight tickets
- Hotel bookings
- Translation charges
- Notary / attestation
- Medical exam, if ever required
- Any other third-party charges
No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every China visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1China is NOT a Schengen country — a Chinese visa is required for Indian passport holders and does not cover any other country.
- 2Original passport with at least 6 months' remaining validity and more than 2 blank visa pages (front & back). For a multiple-entry visa, passport validity should cover the visa validity plus your stay. Carry a photocopy of the passport data page (and the photo page if separate). Old/expired passports from the last 5 years are required.
- 3Photo: 33×48 mm, colour, plain white background, taken within the last 6 months. Digital e-photo for upload must be 354–420 px wide × 472–560 px high, JPEG, 40 KB–120 KB. Head fully shown, no hat/cap, no coloured glasses, neutral expression, mouth closed; the face/head must occupy the central area as per the official photo specification.
- 4Apply through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in your jurisdiction (Delhi / Mumbai / Kolkata / Chennai). The COVA form is completed online; submission and the actual photo are IN PERSON.
- 5Jurisdiction matters: apply at the CVASC that covers your state of residence. Applying at the wrong centre can lead to refusal of acceptance.
- 6Bank statement (where required) must show a balance of at least ₹1,00,000 maintained consistently for the past 6 months — temporary or sudden deposits are not accepted, and inconsistent balances can lead to non-acceptance.
- 7The invitation letter may be a fax, photocopy or computer printout. The consular officer may request additional documents, supplementary materials, or an interview.
- 8All information must be true and correct — any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in visa denial or refusal of entry into China.
- 9If you were once a Chinese citizen and now hold a foreign passport, provide your previous Chinese passport / previous Chinese visa copies (and an official name-change document if your name differs).
- 10X1 is for long-term study over 180 days; X2 is for short-term study of 180 days or less.
- 11X1 holders must apply for a residence permit at the local public security authority within 30 days of entry to China.
- 12A certificate of physical examination may be required — download the form from the Chinese Embassy in India's website.
Who Can Apply
- Indian students admitted to a Chinese university or institution for study over 180 days
- Applicants holding an Admission Notice from a Chinese school/entity
- Applicants holding the JW201 or JW202 'Visa Application for Study in China' form
- Applicants who can pass the certificate of physical examination where required
Not eligible under this visa:
- Short-term study of 180 days or less — apply for the X2 visa
- Applicants without an Admission Notice or JW201/JW202 form
- Tourism / leisure — apply for the L tourist visa
- Employment in China — apply for the Z work visa via your employer
Previously refused?
Same feeWe rebuild refused China cases the right way.
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to China / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Visa fee — single entry | ₹2,900 |
| Visa fee — double entry | ₹4,400 |
| Visa fee — 6-month multiple entry | ₹5,900 |
| Visa fee — 1-year multiple entry | ₹8,800 |
| Group visa | ₹1,800 |
| Express service surcharge | ₹2,700 / ₹1,800 |
| CVASC service fee — regular | ₹2,085 |
| CVASC service fee — express | ₹3,073 |
| Postal service (optional) | ₹988 |
| Premium lounge service (optional) | ₹3,073 |
Visa fees are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy and the total payable = visa fee + CVASC service fee, paid in cash or by Demand Draft at the centre. The CVASC application service fee is non-refundable. For express service (4th-working-day collection), submit before 12 PM and collect after 3 PM on the 4th working day. The fee schedule is adjusted every quarter in line with the USD/INR exchange rate, so confirm the current amounts at the centre before applying. The consular officer decides the validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on your profile.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Core Documents
5 items- Original passportRequired
Original passport with at least 6 months' remaining validity and more than 2 blank visa pages (front & back). For a multiple-entry visa, passport validity should cover the visa validity plus your stay. Carry a photocopy of the passport data page (and the photo page if separate). Old/expired passports from the last 5 years are required.
- COVA visa application form (online, printed & signed)Required
Complete online, upload the e-photo, then print and sign.
- One recent colour photograph (33×48 mm)Required
Photo: 33×48 mm, colour, plain white background, taken within the last 6 months. Digital e-photo for upload must be 354–420 px wide × 472–560 px high, JPEG, 40 KB–120 KB. Head fully shown, no hat/cap, no coloured glasses, neutral expression, mouth closed; the face/head must occupy the central area as per the official photo specification.
- Photocopy of passport data page (and photo page if separate)Required
- Proof of legal status (if not applying in your country of citizenship)
Original + copy of valid residence / employment / student status where you apply.
Purpose of Stay (Study)
4 items- Original + photocopy of the Admission NoticeRequired
Issued by the school or other entity in China.
- Original + photocopy of Form JW201 or JW202Required
'Visa Application for Study in China', issued by the relevant Chinese authorities.
- Applicant's personal covering letterRequired
Places to be visited and inviting party info — name, address, contact person, phone or email.
- Certificate of physical examination
Download the form from the website of the Chinese Embassy in India where required.
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
5 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Secure admission
Obtain the Admission Notice and the JW201/JW202 form from your Chinese institution / the Chinese authorities.
- 02
Complete a physical examination
Where required, complete the certificate of physical examination using the form from the Chinese Embassy in India's website.
- 03
Complete the COVA form online
Fill the form, upload your e-photo, then print and sign it.
- 04
Submit at CVASC in person
Submit at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center for your jurisdiction with the signed form, actual photo, Admission Notice and JW201/JW202.
- 05
Collect and register in China
Collect on the 6th working day (regular) or 4th (express). After arrival in China, apply for a residence permit at the local public security authority within 30 days.
What works
3 levers that flip a borderline case.
- You need BOTH the Admission Notice and the JW201/JW202 form — the application is not accepted without them.
- X1 is for study over 180 days; for shorter courses use X2 (which only needs the Admission Notice and a covering letter).
- Plan for the residence permit: X1 holders must register with the local public security authority within 30 days of entering China.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Admission Notice or JW201/JW202 form missing or inconsistent
- 2Physical examination certificate missing where required
- 3Incomplete or unsigned COVA form, or wrong jurisdiction centre
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for China
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
China Online Visa Application Form (COVA)
Complete the form online, upload your electronic photo, then print and sign it. Carry the printed, signed form plus one 33×48 mm photo to the centre.
Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) — India
Official application channel for India. Select your jurisdiction (Delhi / Mumbai / Kolkata / Chennai) to see local instructions, hours and appointment details.
VFS application centres
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Questions, answered straight
X1 is for long-term study of more than 180 days and requires the Admission Notice plus the JW201/JW202 form. X2 is for short-term study of 180 days or less and needs only the Admission Notice and a personal covering letter.
The original and photocopy of your Admission Notice from the Chinese school/entity, and the original and photocopy of Form JW201 or JW202 ('Visa Application for Study in China') issued by the Chinese authorities, plus a personal covering letter.
A certificate of physical examination may be required — download the form from the website of the Chinese Embassy in India and complete it where needed.
X1 holders must apply for a residence permit from the immigration department of the local public security authority in the place they intend to stay within 30 days of entering China.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
Before you apply
Two ways to file your China visa.
One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.
Do it yourself
The risky route
- You guess which papers China actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
The gamble
One mistake = fee, flights & record gone
With SureshotVisa
Professionally guided
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your China file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind most Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
- Govt of Punjab licensed (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024) · 1200+ approvals.
Typical result
1200+ approvals · refused files rescued
Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive China visa file on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by students & parents
We've helped many students & parents get their China visa — the easy way.
From first-time China visa applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided students & parents through China's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
Other China Visa Types
China Tourist Visa (L Visa)
The L visa for Indian citizens travelling to China for tourism, sightseeing and leisure as independent tourists. Applied through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC).
View guideChina Business Visa (M Visa)
The M visa for Indian professionals travelling to China for commercial and trade activities — trade meetings, fairs, exhibitions and competitions. Applied through CVASC.
View guideChina Family Visit Visa (Q2 / S2)
The Q2 / S2 visa for Indian citizens visiting relatives in China for up to 180 days — relatives who are Chinese nationals, PR holders, or foreigners residing in China. Applied through CVASC.
View guideChina Work Visa (Z Visa — Information Only)
Information only — China Z work visas are NOT processed by SureshotVisa. This page explains the route for reference; the work permit is initiated by your Chinese employer.
View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global China website and Embassy of China. Last verified 2026-06-09. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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