HomeMost RequestedVisa Extension, Renewal and Replacement for ForeignersInstructions on Application for F (Visitor) Visa Extension and Renewal for Foreign Nationals of Chinese Origin (Interim Provisions)Important Things to Know

Timeline for Application

· F visa holders may apply for an extension with a validity of up to 180 days.

· Applicants may apply for an F visa renewal with a validity of less than 5 years, a stay duration of less than 180 days, and zero or multiple entries. The cumulative duration of stay with a renewed visa may not exceed 1 year from the date of the latest entry into China.

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