Apply to your local Chinese Embassy or Consulate for the necessary visa form. Complete and return this form together with the following documents:

Students participating in a program that lasts longer than 6 months must get a type X or F visa. For students participating in a program of less than 6 months, you will need the type X visa.

A type A visa is obligatory for all foreigners who want to enter China, whichever nationality or origin. For those of Chinese origin but of another nationality, you must follow the same formalities as all foreigners.

Note: You must apply for a visa at least 30 days before your arrival date into China, and a minimum of 5 working days is needed to issue a visa. Visas are valid for 3 months.

Note: You must complete a declaration of health. Persons suffering from mental illnesses, AIDS, venereal diseases, tuberculoses or other contagious illnesses are not allowed to enter China. Within 30 days of arrival into China, a declaration of residency must be made at the department of public security in your residential area. It is forbidden to work in China without authorisation.