i'm an indonesian studying abroad in shanghai under an american university.

Question

I'm an Indonesian studying abroad in Shanghai under an American university. I have a student visa valid for 180 days as of 21 July 2009, however it is only single entry and I used up that entry to go back to Jakarta this week. I figured that I would just add another entry at the China embassy while I am in Jakarta for the week, but I did not realize that it would be closed until October 7th and I had planned to go back on the 5th. What are my options? This is a very urgent matter.

Mr.Stanley · Answer

Ms. Shannon, there is no option but wait. You have to apply for a new student visa in China Embassy in Jakrta when the embassy opens. Once the visa is issued, the visa can't be changed, so you can't add another entry to your student visa. Please tell me the duration of each stay after entry, if there is XXX for stay duration on your visa, you should apply for temporary residence permit within 30 days after entry under the help of university. However, you enter China and then go back and haven't get the residence permit.

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