China announces opening of visas for Pakistani students, business card holders

On Monday, the Chinese Embassy announced that entrance for holders of business cards as well as the opening of visas for long-term Pakistani (foreign) students pursuing academic studies in China.

"Long-term international students pursuing academic studies in China can now apply for the student visa (X1 visa) by submitting the Visa Application for Study in China (JW201 or JW202) and the school admission notice (fresh student) or no objection to returning China certificate(continuation study)," the Chinese Embassy announced in a notice posted on its website

“As per the latest visa application policy, from 0:00 on 24 August 2022, foreign nationals holding APEC business travel card holders and foreign students with valid study residence permits are permitted to enter China.”