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Asked by lhh from china | Jun. 27, 2017 05:38

About:China Visa Entries / Validity / Duration of Stay

I have a work visa but it will expire before coming back to china

I am currently working as a teacher at an International School in Shanghai. My work visa at my current school expires July 31, 2017. I will be going to the United States (I am a US citizen and will not be back to China until after my work visa expires. I will apply for a tourist visa.
Question 1-If I apply for a tourists visa to come into China, can I go out again, on this visa within a few hours time? (I will be landing in Shanghai but will turn around and fly to Thailand the same day without leaving the airport.)
Question 2-Someone told me I can't apply for a tourist visa if my regular work visa is still valid. I want to apply for a tourist visa starting the day after my work visa expires which would be August 1. Can I go ahead and apply for my tourist visa ahead of time with the tourist visa starting at a future date, August 1.
Question 3-I want to apply for my tourist visa while I am in the United States, but I will have already left the United States while my work visa is still valid? I will go to Thailand and will be in Thailand when my work visa expires. Can a US citizen apply for a tourist visa to China in Thailand?

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Answered by Gary | Jun. 27, 2017 21:02

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1. You can enjoy free entry to China if you travel like USA-Shanghai-Thailand. When you enter Shanghai, you should tell the consular officers at the immigration inspection counter that you want to use the free transit this time. In this case, you can save the L type for your next visit in China.
2. You can do that, and you can apply for L type even the Z type is still valid. Don't worry.
3. I’m afraid it is rather difficult for you to get it from there because temporary visitors in Thailand are usually advised to make the application in their home country.

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Answered by lhh | Jun. 28, 2017 08:56

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Thank you so much Gary! I appreciate the information.

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