Photo Requirements for Visas and Residence Permits

1. Submit two identical two-inch, white-background, front-facing, bareheaded color photos. Matte photo paper is not accepted.

2. Facial features must be clearly visible. Eyebrows must be visible, teeth must not be shown, and there must be no reflection on the face.

3. Glasses, contact lenses, and accessories must not be worn.

4. A dark-colored top should be worn. Camouflage clothing, uniforms, or clothing with epaulettes must not be worn.

5. Headscarves may be worn for religious reasons, but they must not cover the facial features.

Instructions for International Students Applying for an Off-Campus Internship Endorsement on a Residence Permit for Study

I. Scope of Application

An off-campus curricular internship for international students refers to an off-campus internship activity organized and implemented by international students in accordance with the University’s teaching plan, without receiving any labor remuneration (except for transportation and meal allowances).

II. Eligibility Requirements

International students applying to participate in an off-campus curricular internship shall meet all of the following requirements:

1. The applicant shall be a degree-seeking international student (undergraduate or graduate student) studying at Beijing Foreign Studies University and shall hold a valid residence permit for study;

2. The internship content shall be related to the student’s major, training program, or teaching plan;

3. The student shall not participate in off-campus curricular internships at two or more organizations at the same time;

4. The student shall have purchased valid insurance that covers accidental injury or relevant liability risks during the internship;

5. The student’s current student status shall be normal, with no suspension of study, withdrawal, cancellation of student status, or other circumstance that may affect the handling of the off-campus internship endorsement.

III. Application Procedures

IV. Important Notes

1. The off-campus internship endorsement may be processed together with the extension, change, or other procedures related to the residence permit for study. The student shall submit the corresponding application materials as required;

2. International students may start the off-campus internship only after completing the off-campus internship endorsement procedures and obtaining the endorsed residence permit for study;

3. During the internship, if there is any change to the internship organization, internship duration, or internship content, or if the internship is terminated early, the student shall promptly report to the student’s school/department and the Overseas Students Affairs Office, and complete relevant procedures as required;

4. If an international student participates in an off-campus internship without University approval or without completing the off-campus internship endorsement procedures in accordance with law, the University will handle the matter in accordance with relevant laws and regulations as well as University rules and regulations.

V. Requirements for Completing the Certificate of Consent to Accept a Foreign Student for Internship

When applying for an off-campus internship endorsement, the student must submit the Certificate of Consent to Accept a Foreign Student for Internship (《同意接收外国留学生实习证明》) issued by the internship organization. The certificate must be completed strictly in accordance with the prescribed template. All information in the template, including the organization name, student name, passport number, internship start and end dates, internship position, internship content, organization seal, and date of issuance, must be accurate and complete.

Instructions for Applying for Additional Entry for X2 Visa Holders

I. Applicable Students

International students holding an X2 visa issued by a Chinese embassy or consulate outside China who need to temporarily leave China and re-enter China during their study period for special reasons may apply for an additional entry for their X2 visa.

The specific reason for leaving China must be stated in the application form and reviewed by the student’s school/department and the Overseas Students Affairs Office.

II. Application Notes

In principle, each application may apply for only one additional entry.

After the approved additional entry has been used, if the student still needs to leave and re-enter China again, a new application must be submitted. Whether the application will be accepted or approved shall be subject to the review result of the Exit and Entry Administration of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau.

III. Application Procedures

IV. Submission Location and Service Hours

V. Processing Time

The processing time is generally about 10 working days, calculated from the date on which the application is formally accepted by the Exit and Entry Administration. The actual processing time shall be subject to the processing schedule of the Exit and Entry Administration.

The time required for internal University review and appointment arrangements is not included in the above processing period. Students are advised to apply in advance to avoid affecting their travel plans.

VI. Fees

The application fee is charged by the Exit and Entry Administration. The fee standard may vary depending on the applicant’s nationality and shall be subject to the actual amount charged on site.

If students need the visa affairs personnel to collect documents on their behalf, they shall submit the corresponding processing fee to the visa affairs personnel in advance.

The University does not charge any service fee for this application.

VII. Required Materials

1. Completed Application Form for Additional Entry for X2 Visa Holders signed and approved by the student’s school/department;

2. Original passport;

3. Copy of the passport information page;

4. Copy of the visa page.

VIII. Important Notes

1. Students shall not leave China before the additional entry is approved. Otherwise, they may not be able to re-enter China using the original X2 visa.

2. Students are advised to apply in advance to avoid affecting their travel plans.

3. Whether the application will be accepted or approved shall be determined by the Exit and Entry Administration of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau.

4. If the approved additional entry has already been used and the student still needs to leave and re-enter China again, a new application must be submitted. Whether the application will be accepted or approved shall be subject to the review result of the Exit and Entry Administration of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau.

5. Students shall submit truthful, accurate, and complete application materials. If the materials do not meet the requirements or do not satisfy the acceptance requirements of the Exit and Entry Administration, the visa affairs personnel may require the student to supplement, revise, or resubmit the relevant materials.

IX. Other Notes