​Accommodation and residence in China

The accommodation of international students is in the charge of the host institutions of higher education. They can also stay off campus and shall apply for registration to the public security organ in the place of residence.

International students entering China with an X visa shall apply to the exit and entry administration department of the local public security organ for foreigner residence permit within thirty days after entering China. If an international student is transferred to a university in another city, he shall first apply for moving out registration to the exit and entry administration department of the original public security organ. Upon arriving at the resettlement region, they shall within 10 days apply for moving in registration to the exit and entry administration department of the public security organ of the region in which they move.

International students shall pay attention to the time limit of their visa and residence permit, and apply for extension or relevant procedures in a timely manner.