The X-Visa Survival Guide: Easy Steps to Legal Residency

Securing your legal status is the most important task when you arrive. While the process can seem complex, UNIJIA is here to make it simple—especially the accommodation registration!

Step 1: The X1 Visa Validity Remember: The X1 Visa (for long-term study) is only valid for 30 days after you enter China. You must convert it into a Residence Permit within this window.

Step 2: The Health Check You need a health certificate from the Shanghai International Travel Healthcare Center.

• Tip: Book your appointment online early. Remember to keep an empty stomach (no food/water) on the morning of the check-up.

Step 3: Accommodation Registration (The Easy Way!) Usually, foreigners must physically go to a police station to register their address within 24 hours. This can be time-consuming and confusing. Great News:UNIJIA provides a streamlined Online Registration Service! We can help our users complete the "Registration Form of Temporary Residence" directly online.

• No queuing at the police station.
• No language barrier issues.
• Fast and compliant.(Contact our support team for the specific link and guide.)

Step 4: The Residence Permit With your health report, registration form, and university documents, you visit the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau to get your Residence Permit card. This allows you unlimited entry and exit during your studies.