According to China's law, all the foreign students are required to hold a valid visa to enter China and a Student Resident Permit during their 18 months study at CEIBS MBA Programme. Failure to get such documents may incur serious legal actions against the passport holder such as fine, termination of study or deportation.
International students may enter China with a Tourist Visa (L-Visa) or a Visiting Visa (F-Visa), which might be quicker to arrange. After their arrival, they will need to apply for the Student Residence Permit (valid for 2 years and with multiple entries) with the School's assistance. They may also apply for a Student Visa (X-Visa) in the first place.
X-Visa is normally valid for only one month with one entry. Students entering China with an X-Visa will need to apply for the Student Residence Permit (valid for 2 years and with multiple entries) with the School's assistance.
It is important to inform both MBA Office and School Foreign Affairs Office at your earliest convenience upon your arrival. The MBA Office together with Foreign Affairs Office will assist you with necessary procedures for the Student Residence Permit application before your visa/residence permit expires.
As one of the requirements of Resident Permit application, foreign students need to have a health certificate by taking a medical check at Shanghai International Healthcare Center. If they have had a medical check during their visa application before entering China, they will need to take the original copy of both the health certificate and the medical check report to China. Health certificate from outside China must be authenticated by the Shanghai International Healthcare Center.
