Visas

Visas

Upon acceptance, students will receive an official China visa invitation letter from Peking University. It is the student's responsibility to gather all required documents, ensure their passport is valid for the full program period, and submit their application to the relevant Chinese embassy or consulate. Visa application costs are the student's responsibility and may be at least $140 for U.S. passport holders. For other nationalities, please refer to this webpage.

Important Notice — Identification & Visa Requirements

To participate in this program, applicants must hold one of the following valid documents:

• Non-Chinese Passport holders — You are eligible to apply for a Chinese X2 or F-type visa only. SCPKU and Peking University will provide the necessary supporting documents. Tourist (L), Family Reunion (Q), and all other visa types are not accepted. (You will get more information about the visa requirements upon acceptance).
• Chinese Passport / ID holders — No visa is required, but you must complete the Peking University admission registration process.

⚠️ Please note: The PRC Travel Document (中国旅行证) is not accepted. Holders of this document will not be issued a Chinese visa, nor be able to complete the Peking University admission registration process and will therefore be unable to fulfill the entry requirements for this program.

** Visa rules and regulations are subject to change.