Student visa · Niger to China

X2 Visa - Short-Term Student Visa

Embassy required

Maximum stay
180 days
Processing time
4 business days
Fee
$30 USD (varies by nationality; US: $185)
Validity
Single entry: valid for 3 months from issuance
Entry
Single entry

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Available to nationals of all countries who have been admitted to a Chinese educational institution for a short-term program

  • Purpose of visit

    Short-term study (180 days or fewer) including language courses, exchange programs, summer schools, and short academic programs

    Includes
    • Short-term study (180 days or fewer)

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: Color photo, 33mm x 48mm, white background, bare-head, full face, taken within past 6 months

  • Admission letter

    Must be notarized: No; Must be original: No; Must show program dates: Yes

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Chinese Online Visa Application (COVA); Form url: https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn

How to apply

  1. Document gathering

    Receive admission notice and DQ form (if available) from the Chinese institution.

  2. Online application

    Fill in the COVA form selecting X2 visa category.

  3. Document submission

    Submit all documents at CVASC or Embassy/Consulate.

  4. Fee payment

    Pay applicable fee.

  5. Processing wait

    Standard: 4 business days.

  6. Visa collection

    Collect passport with X2 visa.

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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