Depending on your IES Abroad program and citizenship, you may need a student visa to study abroad in China. Determine if you need a Chinese visa by answering the questions below.
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You will need to apply for a tourist visa before you arrive in China.
Detailed instructions on how to apply for your visa are available in your myIESabroad account once you have been accepted to your program. In the meantime, get an idea of what to expect when applying for a Chinese tourist visa.
You will need to apply for a tourist visa before you arrive in China. After you arrive, our Center staff will help you switch to an internship visa. Detailed instructions on how to apply for your visa are available in your myIESabroad account once you have been accepted to your program. In the meantime, get an idea of what to expect when applying for a Chinese tourist visa.
You will need to apply for an X1 visa. Detailed instructions on how to apply for your visa are available in your myIESabroad account once you have been accepted to your program. In the meantime, get an idea of what to expect when applying for a Chinese student visa.
You will need to apply for an X2 visa. Detailed instructions on how to apply for your visa are available in your myIESabroad account once you have been accepted to your program. In the meantime, get an idea of what to expect when applying for a Chinese student visa.