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Asked by John Bethell from USA | Mar. 14, 2021 14:15
About:Overstaying in China & Penalty

I was expatriated because I overstayed 13 months due to Covid-19.

Can I go back and what do I need to do?

Answers (5)
Answered by Lisa from US | Mar. 15, 2021 01:53
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As you have overstayed for such a long time, I'm afraid you cannot get Chinese visa again.
Answered by Erick | Mar. 26, 2021 01:12
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Did they take you to jail for overstaying that long? Did you have to pay your ticket fee as well to get out?
Answered by Krysta Water | Apr. 07, 2021 06:05
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Were you caught or did they only find out because you were trying to return back to the US? Also how much fine did you pay?
Answered by John | Apr. 11, 2021 20:03
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Back in January a new apartment agent added my WeChat. Then in February after Chinese New Year was over, he came to my apartment asking to take a picture of my passport page, visa page and the page stamped when i last left China. Which was the end of January of last year, right before China closed all of the borders. So i wasn't able to do a visa run since then. It was strange, he came to my apt askin for my passport when they have all my info already. I've lived in that same apt for 2 years.
March 3rd, that new agent sent me a msg on WeChat askin me to come to the office to sign papers for the new contract i said i'll stay for another 6 months. I told him i was busy, and i'd be home around 18:30 and when i got home, i sent him a msg. Then a few mins later, Knock Knock (police) 4 policemen were at my apt door. Only one could speak a little English. Told me to get my passport and go with them to the small police station. IT WAS ALL A SETUP. THANKS TO THE APT AGENT. STUPID SNITCH.......I had to stay the night at the police station. The next morning they cancelled my 10 year visa and i had to pay 10,000RMB + 6,500RMB flight from Xiamen to Los Angeles. Then i booked a flight home to Dallas. I should have moved out of that apt back in January.
Answered by John | Apr. 19, 2021 20:35
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Yes, i had to stay a night at the police station. Sign and thumb print many papers. The next morning i had to pay 10,000RMB + 6.500RMB for the flight from Xiamen to L.A.
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