extend my study visa to a tourist visa!

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Hi, I’m in Shanghai studying right now and my Study visa expires in the end of January. But at that time i’m going to travel in China, therefor I need to extend my visa of one month! I have been here 1,5 years now. It must be possible to situated in Shanghai apply for- and also get a new Visa (tourist), right? Someone told me the only way is to go to Hong Kong, because I have to leave the country first. Please help me! Thanks :)

Ms.MILES · Answer

yes, you can try to apply for a new tourist visa with 30 days stay duration at the Exit-Entry Administrative Bureau of Shanghai Public Security Bureau. In fact, the exit-entry administrative bureau will generally issue 10 days tourist visa to students to give them time to make packages and preparations to exit China.

Malin · Answer

Oh thank you for quick reply and good information! What about 90 days tourist visa? Cause I know that as soon as the new visa is ready, the old one expires, which means I can’t apply for it until mid January.. If it’s possible to extend with 90 days I could apply for it earlier and don’t have to deal with it in the end of my stay here at the same time as final exams and such. :) Thanks!

Ms.MILES · Answer

Malin, it is hard for you to get a 90 days extension stay duration. You have to wait for the mid of January to apply for 30 days extension

Malin · Answer

Okay I see, thank you for your help!!

Extend my Study Visa to a Tourist Visa!

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