The following Visa Types are available for China:
L Visa For students studying in China for less than 3 months
F Visa For students studying in China for less than 6 months
X Visa For students studying in China for more than 6 months:
All new students should apply for either an L Visa or an F Visa before departing to China. The type of visa will be determined by the students’ home countries and the duration of stay in China. Capital Mandarin School will provide the necessary documentation if a student is eligible to initially apply for an F visa. If the duration of the study program is longer than that of the original L or F Visa, Capital Mandarin School will have the visa extended to a new F or X visa once the student arrives in China.
You can apply for your L or F Visa at the Chinese Consulate in your home country. Many Consulates provide a mailing service if you are not able to apply for your visa in person. You may also contact a professional visa company to apply for you. Before applying for your visa, you need to prepare the following documents:
Visa Application Form (completed)
A valid passport (it must be valid for a minimum of 6 months and/or the duration of your program)
Relevant visa application fee
2 Passport size photos
A copy of the Letter of Invitation (provided by Capital Mandarin School)
A copy of the Confirmation Form (provided by Capital Mandarin School)
Visa Fees
Fees for visas can vary from one country to another. Current fee details can be obtained from the Chinese Embassy website in your country.
How to Apply for Your Visa
Applicants should go in person, or get a third party (e.g. Travel Agent or Visa company) to go for them to the Chinese Consulate in their home country and apply for an L or F Visa. The processing time is usually 5- 7 working days.
Confirmation Letter
Capital Mandarin School will send you a confirmation letter, which will include a summary of all fees to be paid, details for making a payment, and a summary of your course and accommodation selections. Please note that admission will only be granted once full payment has been made. In case of visa rejection, all money will be refunded except for a $150 Processing Fee.
