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Asked by Hoang from vietnam | Jul. 23, 2015 19:57

About:Chinese Embassy in South Korea

Should I extend my ARC before applying visa?

Hi, I am Hoang, a Vietnamese student in Seoul. I have booked ticket to Shanghai for 5 days during New Year (06/Feb-10/Feb/2016). but my validity of ARC is 31/Mar/2016. My course will finish in Jul/2017, and I have to extend my ARC every year. so, in my case, what should I do to get L type owing to less than six months' remaining validity. Could you give me advice, please?
Thank you!

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Answered by Helen | Jul. 24, 2015 22:04

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If your ARC card is less than six months when you plan to apply for a L type, then I think you should extend your ARC card first. An ARC card with the validity of at least six months is a must.

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Answered by Hoang | Jul. 25, 2015 05:49

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Thank you so much for your reply. however, I asked the Korea immigration office, it is hard for me to extend it in January as my ARC will still have 3 months of validity left. Could I apply for double or multi-entries L visa to China around September, so my ARC still have more than 6 months' remaining validity. and if yes, what documents I should prepare to apply for double or multi-entries L type, please? I bought a non-refundable round ticket to Shanghai already.

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Answered by Jack | Jul. 26, 2015 04:02

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Hoang, as you are not applying from your home country, I'm afraid the consular officer will give you a three-month single entry even you want to get a multiple-entry type. If you get the 3-month single entry, you have to go to China within three months, so I think it's still risky to apply in September. I suggest you use your current ARC and apply in November or December. You may have a chance to get it.

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Answered by hoang | Jul. 26, 2015 05:57

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oh, I see. I do hope so. Thank you so much!

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