10+ Acceptable Reasons to Extend Your Visa in China

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10+ Acceptable Reasons to Extend Your Visa in China

In China, many expats face the dilemma of an expiring visa. Whether due to work, study, or personal matters, the need to extend a visa is becoming increasingly urgent. However, many people are confused about how to successfully extend their visas, and some have even faced rejection on their first attempt. To help you navigate this issue more smoothly, we have compiled some common and effective reasons for extension to ensure your application is successful, allowing you to continue living and working in China with peace of mind.

1

Work-Related Reasons

1. New Employment:

Found a new job. For example, for recent graduates in China who have found new jobs and are in the process of obtaining their work permits, it is possible to apply for a stay visa.

2. Work Permit Renewal:

If your work permit is about to expire and you are in the process of renewing it, both you and your family members can apply for a stay visa.

3. Job Change:

If you have found a new job and need time to process the transition between old and new work permits, you can explain the situation and apply for a stay visa.

Applying for a stay visa due to work reasons requires detailed documentation to prove your situation. We have successfully helped many expats submit their applications for extension and stay visas. If you are currently troubled by work-related visa issues, you can seek help from Maggie.

2

Study-Related Reasons

1. Waiting for Degree Certificate:

If your degree certificate requires more time to obtain, you can request an official letter from your school explaining the situation and apply for an extension or stay visa.

2. Graduation Preparation:

If you need more time to prepare for graduation, you can explain your situation and apply for a stay visa after canceling your current study residence permit.

3. Continued Studies in China:

If you wish to continue your undergraduate or postgraduate studies after graduation, you can present your admission notice and apply for an extension or stay visa.

Many foreign students face issues with expiring study visas during graduation season. If your application has been rejected or you are unsure how to proceed, the above tips may help. For further assistance, you can consult Maggie.

3

Business Activities

1. Project Delay:

If your project has not been completed as planned, you can explain the current progress and provide a work plan for the extended period to apply for an extension.

2. New Business Activities:

If you have new business activities or plans during your stay in China, you can present the relevant itinerary and apply for an extension.

NOTE

Extensions for business activities require authentic and valid documentation, not just verbal commitments.

4

Travel-Related Reasons

1. Incomplete Travel Plans:

If your travel plans are incomplete or you have new travel destinations, you can provide your travel itinerary and hotel and flight bookings to apply for an extension.

NOTE

With the implementation of the 144-hour and other visa-free policies in China, the number of people needing extensions due to unfinished travel plans has increased significantly. Many foreigners face rejection due to insufficient documentation, so it's advisable to consult Maggie to confirm your situation before applying. This can help improve your travel experience.

5

Medical Care

1. Ongoing Treatment:

If you need continuous treatment in China and your valid visa period is insufficient, you can prepare a medical certificate from your doctor, explaining the need for continued treatment and the duration required, to apply for an extension.

2. Emergency Illness:

If you experience an emergency illness in China, you can prepare an emergency medical report from the hospital along with a detailed treatment and recovery plan to apply for an extension.

Foreign friends may have different extension needs based on various situations. It is important to provide relevant explanations and prepare necessary documents according to your circumstances. If your visa is about to expire and you urgently need an extension, you can consult our advisor Maggie. Maggie will provide solutions based on your situation. We sincerely hope that the lives of foreign friends in China will become more convenient and enjoyable!

If you have any questions about China visa applications (work visa, company registration and more), please contact our visa consultant Maggie.

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