From 23^rd August 2022, long-term overseas students who are going to China for academic education can submit their X1 visa applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Athens. Application materials include the "Visa Application Form for Foreign Students in China" (JW201/202 Form), school admission notice (freshmen) or return certificate (senior students) and others as required. Families of students studying in China can apply to live with or visit their relatives in China. Visa applications from short-term overseas students for non-academic education (X2 visa) are not accepted at the moment.

    Starting from 00:00 on August 24, 2022 (Beijing Time), holders of valid APEC Business Travel Cards or study residence permits will be allowed to enter China.