can i convert a non-work visa into a work visa once i arrive in china?

Question

I have applied to be an English teacher in China.I'm suppose to be departing to China  this August.But my school forgot to send in one of the documents that I need for the Z Visa.Either the Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Unit or the “ Foreign Experts Work Permit” is missing according to an intermediary. Can I apply for another type of visa and then convert this visa to the Z Visa once I arrive in China?Or, can I apply for another visa once in China?

Alvin · Answer

If you can not apply for a work visa now due to the missing of document, you can simply apply for a tourist visa L instead. To convert L visa to Z visa is possible in China, but you may need to use a visa agency and pay more money for their service. This is not a matter you apply for a new visa in China, but a visa extension within China. You can also contact your employer for confirmation of this process.

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Can I convert a non-work visa into a work visa once I arrive in China?