i hold a z-visa that is about to expire.

Question

From my Internet research, I have read that Z-visa holders are able to extend their stays in China via a 1-month L visa.  However, I would like to apply for an entirely new tourist visa that would let me stay for 3 months more.-What are the chances of my being able to successfully obtain a 3-month tourist visa if I've been living and working in China for the past year?-Must I travel to Hong Kong in order to do this? (I'm currently in Shanghai.)-Is there any way I can start applying for this 3-month L visa  BEFORE my Z-visa expires? (I read that a new visa would cancel any pre-existing visa).Any help would be appreciated.

Linda · Answer

If you want to apply for a China visa without exiting China, you will have to find a reliable visa or travel agency to do it for you.  Yes, once you applied for a new visa, your original visa will be cancelled automaticall. So you may apply for an extension of stay on your opriginal Z visa first, and then apply for a new L visa during the extension period. One thing to mention, if you will just apply for a new China tourism for sightseeing in China, I'm afraid you won't be given such a long duration of 3 months even if you wor and live in China in the past year.

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I hold a Z-visa that is about to expire. Am I eligible for a 3-month, continuous stay visa?