Residence Permit and Visa Formalities for International Students

1. Formalities for "Residence Permit" and "Visa"
International students studying longer than 1year (including 1 year) should apply for a
"Residence Permit from the immigration office by submitting the following documents (in
A4 paper format):
a) A copy of the completed "Application Form for Residence Permit and Visa by Foreigners";
b) A copy of Certificate by the Office of International Exchanges of Guangxi Normal University;
c) A copy of “Health Certificate” by Guilin Health and Quarantine Bureau;
d) A copy of Passport and Entry Visa each:
e) A copy of “Approval Document for a Foreigner to Study in Guilin”:
f) A copy of color passport photo;
g) Fee: 400 Yuan for 1 year or shorter, 800 Yuan for 1-3 years, 1000 Yuan for 3-5 years.All the documents mentioned shall be submitted to the Immigration Office of Guilin Police Department; and the Residence Permit will be obtained within 7 working days.

2. Formalities for F Visa Holders to Take Short-term Program
International students studying in a short-term program shorter than 6 months without an F Visa when coming into China are allowed to apply for a 180-day F Visa. Documents as mentioned below are required for the application:
a) A copy of the completed "Application Form for Visa and Residence Permit" (in A4 paper format);
b) A copy of Certificate issued by the Office of International Exchanges of Guangxi Normal University.
c) A copy of Passport and Entry Visa each;
d) A copy of "Approval for Foreigner to Study in Guilin";
e) A copy of color passport photo;
f) The fee for an F Visa depends on the times of entry, generally 160 Yuan for one entry.All the documents mentioned above shall be submitted to the Immigration Office of Guilin Police Department, and the F Visa will be obtained within 7 working days..

3．Formalities for Address Transfer of the “Residence Permit”
International students moving to another city should go through the formalities for address
transfer of the Residence Permit, which requires the following documents (in A4 paper format):
a) A copy of the completed “Application Form for Visa and Residence Permit”;
b) A copy of Certificate issued by the Office International Exchanges of Guangxi Normal University;
c) A copy of Passport and Entry Visa each;
d) A copy of “Approval for Foreigner to Study in Guilin”;
e) A copy of color passport photo;
f) The fee for the address transfer of Residence Permit is 200 Yuan.

If the former Residence Permit has expired, a new one can be obtained. After moving into a new place, international students should go through the moving-in formalities at the Immigration Office of the local police department within 10 days.

Notes: The above mentioned formalities are also good for foreign experts and foreign teachers in the same situation.