Visas - Aston Language Centre

To avoid having your visa application refused, you can consult with our office before you submit your application. The following types of visa may suit your application.

F Visa: Issued to an applicant who is invited to China for the purpose of visit, research, lecture, business, scientific-technological and cultural exchanges, short-term advanced studies or intern practice for a period of no more than six months.
L Visa: Issued to an applicant who comes to China for tourist purposes, visiting family or for other personal affairs such as short term study up to 3 months.
Z Visa: Issued to an applicant who is to take up a post or employment in China for at least one year, and their accompanying family members.
X Visa: Issued to an applicant who comes to China for the purpose of study, advanced studies or intern practice for a period of one year.

Visa Application

For students currently residing outside China, a single entry tourist visa will be sufficient for the duration of the course. Most nationalities can obtain a tourist visa at the Chinese embassy in their own county, for a maximum of 90 days. Please click here to download the visa application form.

For students currently residing in China, ensure that your visa and passport are current and up-to-date. In the case of expired visas, the school can assist you either to extend your tourist (L) visa or alter it to a business (F) visa by issuing you with an invitation letter. Please contact our office for more information.

Visa Fees

(All fees are in British Pounds Sterling. Please check with the Chinese embassy for current fees.)

Nationality	Single	Double	half year	one year
For British Citizens	30	45	60	90
For American Citizens	50	50	50	50
All other Nationalities	20	30	40	60

* Same day service: extra 20 per person.
* Express Service (48 hour): extra 15 per person.
* Visa (or Entry Permit) fee for Hong Kong and Macao: 30 per person.