Effective immediately, people who have enrolled for a long-term curricula education in China can apply for a study visa by providing Visa Application for Study in China (JW201 or JW202) and Letter of Admission, or confirmation letter for returning to school. 

Family members (spouse, parents, children under the age of 18 years old, and parents of spouse) of holder of valid study visa (X1) or valid Chinese Residence Permit for the purpose of study, can apply for visa for private affairs (S1) if intend to accompany with the holder for more than 180 days in China, or visa for short-term visit for private affairs (S2) if intend to stay in China for less than 180 days.

Please refer to Notice on Adjustment of Requirement and Submission of Chinese Visa for the detailed procedures and required documents(updated on 22/08/2022).

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in New Zealand

Chinese Consulate-General in Auckland

Chinese Consulate-General in Christchurch