subject: China L/F/Z Visa Extension, Conversion in Beijing [print this page] China L/F/Z Visa Extension, Conversion in Beijing
Going out of China to get a new visa is troublesome and money consuming.
Note: There are few types of Chinese visa we work with:
L-Tourist / visitor visa, F- Business (or short-term study) visa, Z- Working visa, X- Student visa
Part I L (Tourist) F (Business) X (Student) Visa Extension
L (Tourist) Visa Extension for 1/2 months;
L (Tourist) Visa Extension for 6/12 months; only for visas visiting relatives;
F (Business) Visa Extension for 3/6/12 months with 1/2/multiple entries;
Z (Work) Visa extension (including the extension of Alien Employment Working Permit and Residence Permit).
X (Student) Visa Extension for 6/12 months with multiple entries;
Part II L (Tourist) F (Business) Z (Work) X (Student) Visa Conversion
L/F to F6 monthsSingle entry
L/F to F6 monthsDouble entries
L/F to F6 monthsMultiple entries
L/F to Z (Work Visa) 1 year Multiple entries
L/F to X (Student) 6, 12 months Multiple entries
Part III Official F, Z Invitation Letter
Official F (Business) Invitation Letter from Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce;
Official Z (Work) Invitation Letter from Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce;
Visa is Required
Travelling to China requires a visa stamped on a full passport page with the validity of passport no less than 6 months upon entry to China.
Various types of visa are issued dependening on the purpose of your visit. Tourist visa applications require only basic personal information. Business visa applications require the presentation of an invitation from a business partner in China.
Chinese visa can be applied for in the embassies/consulates of China or in travel agencies.
A tourist visa (L-type) is usually valid for 30 days from the day of the entry, and it might be extended for 60 more days through the application to the local public security bureau.
A travel permit is needed for a foreigner who wishes to visit any of the non-open cities in China. Travel permits can be applied for in the Entry and Exit Office of the local public security bureau. A separate visa is required for visiting Tibet.
