All applications require an official letter of introduction and the Copy of the Legal Person of Institution issued by USTC.

The accommodation registration form that you prepare yourself is also required. The passport number and other passport information shown on the registration form must be consistent with the applicant’s current passport.

[Important] Before your visa/permit is issued, you must remain staying at the address registered for accommodation. If you are staying at a hotel, you must keep staying there until the visa/permit is issued before you can check out.

For specific document requirements, please refer to the respective guides.

On-campus contact person: FAN Liangchen, fanliangchen@ustc.edu.cn, 86-551-63603207, Room 304, International Building.

Application Location

In principle, each applicant should bring their passport in person to the Exit-Entry Administration authority to complete the application. Photos can be taken and the application form can be completed on site.

Current address:

Exit-Entry Administration Service Center, Public Security Bureau of Hefei City
2nd Floor, Zone B, Elements Market
No. 2588 Nanjing Road, Hefei （南京路2588号要素大市场B区二楼）

Office hours:
9:00–12:00
14:30–17:00

Foreign-related services are not available on weekends or public holidays.

Application Process

You may make an appointment in advance through the 12367 WeChat mini program （移民局12367）to reserve a time slot and avoid arriving at the center only to find that no appointment slots are available. After making an appointment, please keep the appointment QR code.

After arriving at the center, go to the self-service ticket machine and use your passport or appointment QR code to print a queue number.

Note: You can also take a queue number without an appointment, but this is subject to availability. Every year after the fall semester begins, approximately from September 10 to October 15, there is a peak period for international student services. You may check the appointment availability and choose a less busy time to visit.

If you need assistance, you can go to the information desk on the left just inside the center entrance. Staff there can help you obtain a queue number.

After taking a queue number, wait for your number to be called. Currently, the Foreigners’ General Service Counter is No. 30, located at the far end of the center. Please follow the counter information displayed on site, as it may be subject to change.