Moroccan students admitted to a Chinese university apply for a student visa at the Chinese Embassy in Morocco or at the visa centre it designates. The type of visa depends on the length of your studies: X1 for more than 180 days, X2 for shorter stays.
Key takeaways
- Your university sends you an admission notice and a JW201 or JW202 form.
- For an X1 visa, a medical examination form for foreigners is usually required.
- The X1 visa must be turned into a residence permit within 30 days of arrival.
- Scholarship holders (CSC) follow the same steps, with their scholarship documents.
The steps of the Chinese student visa
- Receive the original admission notice and JW201 or JW202 form from your university.
- For an X1 visa, complete the Physical Examination Record for Foreigners with a doctor.
- Fill in the online visa application form and print it.
- Submit your file at the Chinese Embassy or the designated visa centre, and pay the fee.
- After arrival, complete the health check if required and apply for the residence permit within 30 days.
Documents usually requested
- A passport valid for at least six months with blank pages, and a photo.
- The completed visa application form.
- The original admission notice and the JW201 or JW202 form.
- For an X1 visa, the medical examination form.
Common reasons for refusal
- Financial documents that are incomplete, too recent or inconsistent with the declared sponsor.
- A study project that is hard to follow: a program with no link to previous studies, or vague career plans.
- Missing translations or documents that do not match each other (names, dates, amounts).
- Applying too late, so that the appointment or the decision comes after the start of classes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between X1 and X2?
The X1 visa is for studies longer than 180 days and must be converted into a residence permit after arrival. The X2 visa is for shorter studies, such as a language semester.
Do I need the HSK for the visa?
The HSK is required by universities for programs taught in Chinese, not by the visa itself. Once admitted, the visa relies on your admission documents.
What if I arrive late for the residence permit?
Missing the 30-day deadline can lead to fines and problems with your stay. Your university's international office usually guides new students through this step: contact it as soon as you arrive.
How ProTrain can help
ProTrain helps Moroccan students build a complete and consistent student visa file, prepare the financial documents with their parents and get ready for the appointment or interview, through our student visa support. See also our China page, or book a consultation in Guéliz, Marrakech, or online.
Official sources
- Chinese Embassy in Morocco: visa types, forms and submission.
- Study in China (CSC): scholarships and admission information.