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Asked by Nurmuhammad from Tajikistan | Aug. 20, 2026 10:56

About:China Visa

Can I apply for X1 visa in Malaysia with a visa-free entry stamp?

I am a citizen of Tajikistan. I am currently in Malaysia under the visa‑free entry scheme (30‑day stamp). I would like to apply for an X1 student visa to study in China. I have all the required documents from my university (Admission Notice and JW202 form).

However, I was told by the visa centre that I cannot apply because I do not have a long‑term visa or residence permit in Malaysia.
But my friends from other countries are also in Malaysia with visa‑free entry and they have already successfully submitted their X1 visa applications and are now waiting for their visas.
Why can they apply, but I cannot?
Is this rule only for Tajikistan citizens?
Could you please clarify this for me?

Thank you for your time.

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Answered by Harry | Aug. 20, 2026 19:45

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No, it's a rule for citizens of all countries. If you apply in a foreign country, you need to be a long-term resident there to apply a China Visa. Maybe your friends have much longer visa free duration than you.

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Answered by NURMUHAMMAD | Aug. 21, 2026 04:16

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No, my friends have exactly the same 30-day visa-free period as I do. We all came to Malaysia from China specifically to apply for Chinese visas and then return to China to continue our studies.

All of my friends from different countries successfully submitted their applications and received their visas within a few days. Unfortunately, I was the only one who was refused. 😞 Honestly, this was extremely disappointing and heartbreaking for me.

I even contacted the Chinese Embassy, but they confirmed that I could not apply under these circumstances. What hurts me most is that I am from Tajikistan, a neighboring country of China. I simply cannot understand why there are such restrictions for citizens of my country.

I truly love China. In Tajikistan, Chinese people are highly respected, and many of us sincerely admire China and make great efforts to learn the Chinese language and understand Chinese culture.

I personally studied in China for three years, and during that time China became like a second home to me. I have always respected Chinese laws and regulations and never violated any rules during my stay.
That is why this situation is so painful. Seeing my friends from many different countries receive their visas while I was the only one refused made me feel extremely helpless.

This visa was my last chance to continue my studies in China. I have spent years learning Chinese, studying in China, and building my future around it. Having to give up on this dream because of this restriction is truly heartbreaking. 🥲
I sincerely respect China and its people. I only hope there can be a fairer solution for students like me from neighboring countries.This situation has been very difficult for me, and I truly hope you can understand how much this means to me. ❤️‍🩹

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