FAQs

Visa office hour: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. from Monday to Friday

Q:What materials for processing the visa do I need

A:(1)Original passport；copy of passport；copy of Chinese visa；copy of page with entry seal (the latest).

(2)One 2-inch color photo (4.5X3.5)

(3)Residence registration form

(4)The student whose visa type is non-Residence Permit provides Admission Notice

(5)Tuition payment receipt

(6)Visa fee

(7)Physical Test Proof for the students with a program longer than 12 months or change X1 visa to the residence permit

Add: No. 9 Ganshui Road, Kaifa District Tel: 82337601-3101

Q:Can you tell me some tips for visa and residence permit

A:(1)Students must finish the accommodation registration at the local police station within 24 hours of your entry (those who live in the Foreign Student Dorm, front desk staff will help you to process the accommodation registration). If you fail to finish the accommodation registration within 24 hours of your entry, you will be fined by the Public Security Bureau. The maximum amount is: 2,000 RMB. (Please register again within 24 hours if you apply for the new passport, new visa, move into a new house or re-enter China).

(2)Students should process the visa procedures in Office 306 of CIE 10-15 days in advance of the expiration of visa or residence permit, which usually take 30 days. If it meets the exams, travels and the other arrangements, please arrange your time properly, extend your visa beforehand.

(3)Please make sure that your visa or residence permit is valid during your study at HIT (if you are not clear about your visa expiration date, please take your passport to CIE to inquire), otherwise you will receive the penalties (the maximum amount: 10,000 RMB) from the Public Security Bureau.

(4)An identification proof can be offered by CIE by application for students who want to apply for visa for families. Students may apply to extend visa with documents required at Exit-Entry Administration of Harbin Public Security Bureau .

(5)The L visa can only be postponed once again after it changed into X2 visa. If you want to continue learning, please re-apply immigration after your departure and handle L visa.

(6)The visa valid depends on immigration idle days of the latest visa after your departure and re-entry with X2 visa. (The idle days are remarked on the visa page)

(7)The students who have studied for more than a year must hold the X1visa to entry, within 15 days to apply for the visa extension procedures in the International Student Center. (X1 will transform to the residence permit visa after postponed).

Q:How to get a meal card?

A:Students can get meal card from first floor of Xueyuan canteen, 1st campus. Business hour: 8:00-17:00. Document needed: passport, passport copy, student card or certificate that certify student status.

Q:How to apply for the student ID book?

A: After registration, apply for the student ID book from the school instructor.

Q:How to apply for the student card?

A: During registration, school will take photo for the new students to apply for the student card. Students, who lost student card, should go the 9th floor of Gewu building to make up.

Q:How to access to the school internet?

A: With your passport, accommodation card and meal card to go to the internet center to apply for the school internet ID.
Working time: 8:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday
Contact : 0451-86414659-801

Q:How to get library card?

A: Apply for the library card at school library with your student ID book or student card.

Q:Any help of psychological consultant?

A: HIT offers mental health counseling services. Students who wish to utilize them can contact CIE staff or the student coordinator in your school, or make an appointment directly.
Psychological Counseling Scheduling
Reservation: 8:00---11:30 13:30---17:00 Monday-Friday
Appointment phone:
0451-86413256（first campus）
0451-86283863 (second campus)
Address:
Room NO. 433, student activity center (first campus)
Room NO. 427, student activity center (second campus)

Q:Any religion problem

A: HIT and CIE staff will respect individual student’s religious beliefs. During the period of learning in China, you have to strictly abide by the Regulations on the Administration of the Religion of the People's Republic of China. It is strictly prohibited on campus to do missionary work or send out religious propaganda materials. Posting or hanging religious pictures, text, or accessories in a public space is also forbidden. International students should respect different cultures, religious customs, and taboos.

Q:What's the time and route of School Bus ?

A: School Bus Schedule

Q:What should I know about insurance?

A: International students at HIT for degree should purchase Comprehensive Insurance & Protection for Foreigners Staying in China of Ping An Annuity Insurance Company, Ltd. The self-financed student should purchase it independently during registration time. CSC students insurance will be purchased by the Chinese ministry of education. Insurance & Protection for Foreigners Staying in China includes life insurance, accidental disability insurance, accidental injuries insurance, outpatient and emergency insurance, and hospitalization insurance. International students should inform their supervisor immediately when accidental injuries occur or hospitalization is needed. CIE will then follow the agreement with insurance company for claims or to apply prepayment service. Documents to be presented for settlement of claims: (1)Copy of passport of the insured
(2)Copy of medical certificate
(3)Hospital treatment and drugs detailed
(4)Original of receipt
(5)Medical record
(6)Bank card information(copy of bank card and bank account name)