Visa Guide for Freshmen
Welcome to study at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Applicants who have been enrolled should apply for the Student Visa (X visa) before coming to China. X visa holders shall apply for a Temporary Residence Permit from the local Public Security Bureau within 30 days upon entry into China, and anyone who fails to do so shall result in illegal residence. It is recommended that students avoid early entry to save potential trouble.
If you are applying visa from outside China
Documentation required for Student Visa (X1 or X2 visa) application at Chinese embassies and consulates:
1. Passport
2. Admission Notice
3. Foreign Student Visa Application Form JW201 or JW202
PS: For any questions concerning visa application, please consult local Chinese embassies and consulates; For any questions concerning admission notice or JW202 Form, please consult International Students Development Center. (See B for contacts)
If you are applying revalidation or extension of exiting visa (or residence permit)
Visit SJTU Service Center for Exit-Entry Administration to apply visa extension, with following required documentation:
a. Passport
b. Admission Notice
c. Temporary Residence Permit
d. One Passport Photo
e. Certificate of Verification of Physical Examination Record for Personnel from Overseas issued by Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shanghai International Travel Healthcare Center (certificates of physical examination issued by foreign authorities must also be verified by Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shanghai International Travel Healthcare Center). (For extension of temporary residence permit, the Certificate is not required.)
Visa Guide for Non-Freshmen
If you are non-freshmen
Please apply for visa extension at SJTU Service Center for Exit-Entry Administration if your visa expires within a month with following required documentation:
a. Passport
b. Student ID
c. Temporary Residence Permit
d. One Passport Photo
For holders of non-student visa:
A. If your residence permit has expired for less than three (3) months, please apply visa revalidation at SJTU Service Center for Exit-Entry Administration with following required documentation:
a. Passport
b. Student ID
c. Admission Notice or Study Certificate (International Students Development Center for Degree students and School of International Education for Languages Students)
d. Temporary Residence Permit
e. One Passport Photo
B. If your residence permit has expired for more than three (3) months, please apply visa revalidation at SJTU Service Center for Exit-Entry Administration with following required documentation:
a. Passport
b. Student ID
c. Admission Notice or Study Certificate (International Students Development Center for Degree students and School of International Education for Languages Students)
d. Certificate of Verification of Physical Examination Record for Personnel from Overseas issued by Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shanghai International Travel Healthcare Center (certificates of physical examination issued by foreign authorities must also be verified by Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shanghai International Travel Healthcare Center).
e. Temporary Residence Permit
f. One Passport Photo
If you are applying for withdrawal (suspension)
Any students applying for withdrawal (suspension) are asked to change their Residence Permit to Stay Permit.
A. Degree Students: Withdrawal (Suspension) Application Form is available for degree students at International Students Development Center and language students at School of International Education.
B. Visit SJTU Service Center for Exit-Entry Administration to be provided with visa alteration forms with following required documentation:
a. Passport
b. One Passport Photo
c. Registration Form of Temporary Residence for Visitors (must be applied in Shanghai)
C. Visit Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Shanghai Public Security Bureau to apply for visa alteration. (Requited documentation as above)
Notice: It takes at least two week for visa alteration to become effective. Please avoid booking tickets in advance to save potential trouble.
Visa Guide for Dependents
The University will assist students’ dependent family members in applying for Tourist Visa (L visa for personal matters), the expiring date of which shall accord with the students’ residence permit in China. The University will not be able to assist with visa-free access. Following documentation is required for such assistance:
a. The dependent’s Registration Form of Temporary Residence for Visitors
b. Passports of both the student and his/her dependent
c. Certificate of Kinship (If issued by foreign authorities, the certificate must be verified by Chinese embassies and consulates and translation by China’s domestic translation agencies are also required when necessary)
d. One passport photo of the dependent
e. Full-fare tuition is required of the student