1. China Border Inspection
China's border inspection is divided into multiple channels, including the Chinese citizen channel and the foreign citizen channel. International students should pass through the foreign citizen channel. Before entering the country, it is necessary to fill out the "Foreigner Entry Application Form" (usually issued by the carrier airline on the plane or can be collected at the airport counter), and have it checked by customs and inspection personnel. Inspectors may inquire about travel purposes, contact persons in China, addresses, and other information. They should prepare responses in advance and carry paper supporting materials with them. After entering the country, you are not allowed to stay at the border checkpoint. You should collect your luggage as soon as possible and cooperate with security personnel to conduct security checks on your luggage.
Chinese border inspection ports, please refer to: https://www.nia.gov.cn/n741435/n907688/n1234186/n1248056/index.html
2. Arriving at school
After entering the country, there are usually multiple modes of transportation such as taxi, subway, and bus. It may also be necessary to take intercity trains or connecting flights to the destination city. Please consult the school for specific information.
3. Accommodation
International students usually live in on campus student apartments or rent off campus. Please note that students who have not checked in within the school's designated time may need to arrange their own accommodation. Please contact the school for confirmation of the specific situation.
4. New student registration
After arriving in China, freshmen should promptly go to the admission institution to complete a series of enrollment procedures such as registration and registration. Please refer to the admission notices of each school for specific information such as time, location, and required materials. Normally, the following materials are required to complete registration:
Original and photocopy of my valid passport and visa (X1 or X2)
Original and photocopy of admission letter
Original Application Form for Foreign Students' Visa to China (JW201 or 202 Form)
My passport size photo
Registration fees, tuition fees, medical insurance premiums, accommodation fees, and other related fees that need to be paid upon registration
Original Physical Examination Record and Blood Test Report for Foreigners (required for students studying in China for more than 6 months)
*Please prepare and submit specific materials according to the requirements of the admitting school.
5. Opening a bank account and mobile payment
After international students arrive in China, their institutions usually provide guidance on how to apply for a bank card. To apply for a bank account in China, one must bring valid identification documents such as their passport to the bank counter to complete the account opening application. After handling the bank card, if you use mobile payment, you can download Alipay or WeChat client in Huawei application market, App store or Android application market. After downloading, open it, register and log in, enter the personal payment or bank card page to add the bank card and submit the binding. After completing the above operations, if you want to shop, you can make mobile payments by scanning the code.
Please refer to:
Payment Guide for Foreign Visitors to China
Guide to Payment Services in China
6. Physical examination
According to relevant regulations of the Chinese government, students holding X1 visas entering the country must undergo health checks. Students can undergo a physical examination in their home country before coming to China, and submit the original Chinese or English "Foreigner Physical Examination Record" for verification upon registration. They can then go to the local entry-exit inspection and quarantine bureau's health center for re examination. If the submitted health certificate does not meet the standards and requirements, or if a physical examination has not been conducted before coming to China, a new health examination must be conducted at the local inspection and quarantine bureau's health care center. The health center will provide you with a "Foreigner Physical Examination Record Verification Certificate", which is a necessary document for applying for a residence permit in China. When conducting a physical examination, you may need to bring the following materials:
My passport
• Medical examination materials in the country before coming to China
2-inch passport photo without a crown (can also be reapplied at the medical examination site)
Copy of admission letter or proof document issued by the school.
Normally, schools will arrange medical examinations uniformly. If you miss the group medical examination time, you need to go to the local entry-exit inspection and quarantine bureau to complete this procedure. X1 visa requires a residence permit to be obtained within 30 days from the date of entry, therefore, a medical examination must be completed as soon as possible after entry. International students holding X2 visas are not required to undergo a medical examination upon entry,
7. Medical insurance
According to relevant national regulations, international students who have studied in China for more than six months are required to purchase medical insurance in China. The school will provide students with relevant consultation and services for insurance purchase. Please refer to: http://en.lxbx.net/
8. Apply for a foreigner's residence permit
The Residence Permit for Foreigners in the People's Republic of China is a residence permit issued to foreigners who have resided in the People's Republic of China for more than one year. International students holding X1 visas entering the country must obtain a residence permit within 30 days from the date of entry. This certificate should be applied for and processed by the exit and entry management agency of the public security organ in the intended place of residence. For details, please refer to the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners" and relevant regulations of the local entry and exit management bureau. When applying for a residence permit, a qualified "Foreigner Physical Examination Record Verification Certificate" issued by the local health and quarantine department must be submitted. Therefore, please complete the health examination as soon as possible after entering the country and bring the proof materials to the local entry and exit management bureau. Due to the requirement of submitting the original passport when applying for a residence permit at the police station, some businesses that require a passport, such as opening a bank card or opening a mobile phone/network, may be affected. Please arrange relevant matters in advance.
*If students are unable to arrive at the school within the designated registration time, they should contact the relevant school management