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Asked by Callan from china | Jul. 27, 2019 00:49

About:Overstaying in China & Penalty

I have overstayed by one day

Should I bring my passport and possessions when I go to the police station or am I able to explain my situation and gather my stuff?

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Answered by Greta | Jul. 29, 2019 00:07

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Callan, if you have overstayed your visa in mainland China, you should report your situation to the local police station as soon as possible, pay the fine, and then apply for an exit permit to leave the country.

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Answered by John Doe | Jul. 29, 2019 14:06

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A one-day overstay can be solved at the airport where you may be given a fine in addition to a warning (and blacklisting for visa-free transit), but it is extremely uncommon for the police to force you to apply for an exit visa.

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Answered by Callan | Jul. 30, 2019 09:40

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UPDATE: Entrance and Exit authorities are closed on weekends. So a one day penalty can easily become a 3 day one. Best bet is to return to the port you from and plead to pay the fine an leave as soon as possible. This is a lengthy (6+ hours) and expensive(¥700 per day )process. So if you find yourself in this situation bring lots of cash and allow a lot of time before a connection.

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