what type of visa should i apply for if i'm studyingtouring china?

Question

Hello! I'm going to Shanghai for a two-week class in June this year. I know I should be applying for an F type, however, I'm planning on going to Beijing for a week to visit a friend, after I finish the class. Since I will be doing both studying and touring, which type should I apply for?Also, I received an invitation letter from the University in Shanghai, but it says I will only be staying for the 2 week long course. Since I will be staying longer, do I need proof of where I will be staying or who I will be staying with after?Since I do not know yet if I will be staying at my friend's or in a hotel, I'm not sure how I could validate this. Thank you!

Galvin · Answer

Amy, you should apply for the F type. You don’t have to provide proof showing where you will be staying after the course ends. Even though the embassy give you a stay duration less than you expected, you can change the F type into an L type within mainland before your F type expires.

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