My wife is enrolled in a PhD program at Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, and will register in September. She is currently in China on a spouse visa. Under the latest immigration rules, can she apply for a study residence permit directly, without leaving China to obtain an X1 visa? Please clarify the current procedure.
Source:
Public Security Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality
Updated: 2026-07-28 11:07
Public Security Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality: Please follow the WeChat official account Shenzhen Public Security. Navigate to Government Services – Exit & Entry Services – Guidelines – Residence Documents to view relevant guidelines. Shenzhen Exit & Entry Hotline: 0755-12367. The Exit and Entry Administration of Shenzhen Public Security Bureau will examine the application materials and verify the applicant’s actual eligibility in accordance with the law. Upon completion of review and verification, it will decide whether to issue a visa or residence permit of the applicable type and duration.