i was wondering if i could change my work visa to a family type without leaving china.

Question

I am an American who currently lives in Dalian and I have a job with a residence permit.  I have been unable to find a definite answer as to whether or not I would have to leave at the end of my contract to change my my visa to a Q1 type or if I can stay to do it here?  My current residence permit expires on June 30, 2015 and I would prefer not to have to re-sign with my current job (or have any job with a Chinese company) just so I could stay another month or two with my wife while she waits for her Immigrant type.  Thank you for your help.

Nancy · Answer

Nathan, it's up to the local entry and exit management bureau. If they agree that you can apply for Q1 type without leaving, then you can do it. If not, you are required to exit mainland and reapply. By the way, are you two married and get your marriage certificate? If not, you can't apply for Q1 type.Here is another way. You can apply for a L type at least seven days early before your current resident permit expires. Then you acquire another 30 days of stay.

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I was wondering if I could change my work visa to a family type without leaving China.