Move to China

Routes, scholarships and jobs in China, from official sources.

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Visas and permits

Ways to move

China X1 long-term study visa

The X1 visa is for study in China lasting more than 180 days. Holders must apply for a residence permit after entering China.

Fee: ZK 845 per person
Decision: —

zm.china-embassy.gov.cn · checked 1 hour ago

Work

China Category C work permit for foreign university graduates in Shanghai

This route allows eligible recent foreign university graduates with a confirmed employer to apply to work in Shanghai. The initial work permit is valid for one year; renewal is possible after the required examination and approval, for no more than five years.

Fee: ¥0 per person
Decision: —

english.shanghai.gov.cn · checked 1 hour ago

Work

China work permit and Z visa

The Z visa is for people going to China to work. The work-permit notification is obtained before the visa application; people working for more than 90 days must also obtain a work permit and a work-related residence permit after entry.

Fee: ₦10,500 per person
Decision: —

Researched just now · being double-checked

Work

China work visa

The Z visa is for people intending to work in China. The Chinese Embassy in Zambia accepts applications online first, then asks applicants to submit their passports in Lusaka.

Fee: ZK 845 per person
Decision: —

zm.china-embassy.gov.cn · checked 1 hour ago

Funded study

Open scholarships

See all 16

ShenzhenUndergraduate

International Undergraduate Entry Scholarships

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

Awards range from CNY 2,400 a year for accommodation to CNY 187,000 a year for full tuition and a living allowance; each applicant receives an award according to the university's selection.

Closes 1 Nov · 30 days leftintladmissions.cuhk.edu.cn · checked 55 minutes ago

SuzhouMaster's

Master's Entry Scholarship

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

20%, 30% or 50% off total tuition; a few eligible research-master's applicants may receive a full tuition waiver.

Closes 1 Nov · 30 days leftxjtlu.edu.cn · checked 55 minutes ago

SuzhouMaster's

Masters BRI Friendship Scholarship

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Up to 30% off total course tuition.

Closes 1 Nov · 30 days leftxjtlu.edu.cn · checked 55 minutes ago

Money

What it costs

Living costs month in Beijing
Estimated total including accommodation, meals and transport.icuc.cuc.edu.cn · checked 57 minutes agoSource
¥4,000 to ¥6,000 a month
Living costs month in Shanghai
Shanghai University's estimated total monthly expenses.shusilc.shu.edu.cn · checked 57 minutes agoSource
¥3,000 to ¥6,000 a month
Proof of funds (students)
Money you show, not spend.Iran embassy X1 requirement: bank balance of at least USD 2,500 multiplied by remaining academic years, or scholarship proof; not a nationwide amount.ir.china-embassy.gov.cn · checked 57 minutes agoSource
$2,500 a year
Rent in Beijing
One-bedroom flat near China University of Geosciences (Beijing); alternative to student housing.Researched just now · being double-checkedSource
¥4,500 to ¥6,000 a month
Rent in Shanghai
Off-campus shared rental; price varies by area.shusilc.shu.edu.cn · checked 57 minutes agoSource
¥1,500 to ¥2,000 a month
Tuition, postgraduate
Communication University of China; master's tuition varies by program.icuc.cuc.edu.cn · checked 57 minutes agoSource
¥27,000 to ¥35,000 a year
Tuition, undergraduate
Communication University of China; undergraduate tuition varies by program.icuc.cuc.edu.cn · checked 57 minutes agoSource
¥21,200 to ¥30,000 a year
Visa fee graduate
Entrepreneurship residence permit valid from one to less than three years; graduates may qualify.Researched just now · being double-checkedSource
¥800
Visa fee pr
Permanent-residence card issuance fee per card.Researched just now · being double-checkedSource
¥300
Student visa fee
Single-entry visa for a U.S. citizen applying in the United States; not a worldwide fee.Researched just now · being double-checkedSource
$140
Visa fee talent
Single-entry visa for a U.S. citizen applying in the United States; not a worldwide fee.Researched just now · being double-checkedSource
$140
Visa fee talent
Qualifying R talent visa: visa and expedited-service fees waived.shanghai.gov.cn · checked 57 minutes agoSource
¥0
Work visa fee
Single-entry visa for a U.S. citizen applying in the United States; not a worldwide fee.Researched just now · being double-checkedSource
$140
Work visa fee
Foreigner's work-permit application only; excludes the Z visa and residence permit.Researched just now · being double-checkedSource
¥0

Questions

Moving to China, answered

What visas can I use to move to China?

Japper tracks 4 routes to China: China X1 long-term study visa, China Category C work permit for foreign university graduates in Shanghai, China work permit and Z visa, China work visa. Each has its requirements, fees and decision time on its own page, from official sources.

How much does the China X1 long-term study visa cost?

The single entry — zambian passport is ZK 845 per person, according to zm.china-embassy.gov.cn (checked 2 October 2026). Other costs, like tuition and money to show, are listed on this page.

Are there scholarships for international students in China?

Yes. Japper lists 16 open scholarships in China right now, including International Undergraduate Entry Scholarships, Master's Entry Scholarship, Masters BRI Friendship Scholarship. Each links to its official page.

How we know

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from one of these, and shows when it was last checked. Routes were last checked on 2 October 2026.

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