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Asked by Kay from usa | Dec. 27, 2014 23:46

About:China Visa Fees

What is best - Get New Visa Prior to Current Expire Or Request to Extend 4 Days Prior to Expire

I am planning to go to China on 15March 15 and stay for 2 weeks (end of March).... However, my current 1Yr unlimited entries one will expire on19Mar 15. Do I need to get a new one first before entering China or go to local exit-entry admin after I get to China? Or can I get an extension in HongKong where I will be staying for 4 weeks before entering China.

Could you also advise where is the closet Exit-Entry Adminstration Bureau from HongKong? Once I get an extension, could I travel within China or do I have to stay at the province where extension is granted?

Thank you,

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Answered by Kate | Dec. 28, 2014 02:11

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Kay, If you ask for an extension, you should go to local entry and exit bureau in the city where you stay at least 7 days before it expires. I think you should apply for a new L type for your visit to mainland China before you go there. It's much easier. Just prepare your passport, completed application form affixed with a recent passport size photo, round-trip air tickets and hotel reservation and go to submit your application to the Chinese consulate that has the jurisdiction in your area.

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Answered by Kay | Dec. 28, 2014 13:16

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Thank you so much for the quick feedback. However, when I searched the China Embassy. org site, in one of their FAQ #21, it showed the following -

21. If it expires during my stay in China, can I continue my stay?
Answer: Although yours expires, you can still stay in China until the allowed Duration of Each Stay expires. If my understanding is correct, it sounds like if I enter China before it expired day on 19Mar15, I can travel around China for 60 days (duration of each stay as per my current VISA ). In other words, there is no need for me to get a new L Visa for my planned visit in March 15...
I don't want to just get a new one if not necessary, since the fee is not that cheap now a days especially when having to go through agency to obtain it....

Could you help confirm if my understand is correct?

Thank you,

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Answered by Kate | Dec. 28, 2014 21:26

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Yes, your understanding is right. Even thouh your L type will expire on 19 Mar 2015, you can continue your stay in China as long as the stay duration does not run out.

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Answered by kay | Dec. 30, 2014 01:17

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Thank you so much for the confirmation.

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