As of August 24, 2022, the requirements for Chinese visa application are updated as follows:

1. Holders of valid APEC Business Travel Cards or study residence permits will be allowed to enter China.

2. 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. 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.

For relevant visa application inquiries, please consult the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in The Hague.

Website: https://www.visaforchina.org/

Email: haguecenter@visaforchina.org

Tele: +31-702629150

Address: Mannweg 174, 9th floor, 2516AB, the Hague

The Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands

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