For fresh students, within 30 days of entry into China, you must go to the local immigration department to apply for a residence permit. Failure to do so will result in penalties imposed by the public security organs in accordance with relevant regulations.
For senior students, you must apply for the extension of residence permit before its expire, better 2 weeks in advance.
1. Documents Needed
JW202 Form (Fresh Students only, Stamped by Soochow University)
Official Admission Letter (Fresh Students only)
Medical Check Report issued by Suzhou International Travel Health Care Center (http://isso.medical.suda.edu.cn/c9/20250831/i13540.shtml) (Fresh Students only)
Passport and photocopy of first page/ visa page
Original copy of the foreigner's accommodation registration form (http://isso.medical.suda.edu.cn/c9/20250831/i13541.shtml)
2 passport-sized photos
Visa fees (payable in Chinese yuan)
Application letter issued by Soochow University
Visa application form collected from Soochow University or Immigration department
Attendance certificate issued by Soochow University (Senior Students only)
Transcript issued by Soochow University(Senior Students only)
2. Address of Suzhou Immigration Center
2nd Floor, West Side of City Life Plaza, 251 Pinglong Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City
Office Hours:
Monday to Saturday, 9:00 - 12:30 / 13:00 - 17:00
Contact：
0512-68661471
Reminder:
1. Youself are the only one who is responsible for your residence permit, teachers will not remind you when it's going to expire;
2. When you renew a passport within the residence permit validity, you must apply for the change of residence permit on the new passport asap;
3. The above information is based on the feedback of pervious students, let us know if there's any update (medical-admission@suda.edu.cn).