| Going out of China to get a new visa is troublesome | | | | Part III Official F, Z Invitation Letter |
| and money consuming. | | | | Official F (Business) Invitation Letter from Beijing |
| Note: There are few types of Chinese visa we work | | | | Municipal Bureau of Commerce; |
| with: | | | | Official Z (Work) Invitation Letter from Beijing Municipal |
| L-Tourist / visitor visa, F- Business (or short-term | | | | Bureau of Commerce; |
| study) visa, Z- Working visa, X- Student visa | | | | Visa is Required |
| | | | Travelling to China requires a visa stamped on a full |
| Part I L (Tourist) F (Business) X (Student) Visa | | | | passport page with the validity of passport no less |
| Extension | | | | than 6 months upon entry to China. |
| L (Tourist) Visa Extension for 1/2 months; | | | | Various types of visa are issued dependening on the |
| L (Tourist) Visa Extension for 6/12 months; only for | | | | purpose of your visit. Tourist visa applications require |
| visas visiting relatives; | | | | only basic personal information. Business visa |
| F (Business) Visa Extension for 3/6/12 months with 1/2 | | | | applications require the presentation of an invitation |
| multiple entries; | | | | from a business partner in China. |
| Z (Work) Visa extension (including the extension of | | | | Chinese visa can be applied for in the embassies |
| Alien Employment Working Permit and Residence | | | | consulates of China or in travel agencies. |
| Permit). | | | | A tourist visa (L-type) is usually valid for 30 days from |
| X (Student) Visa Extension for 6/12 months with | | | | the day of the entry, and it might be extended for 60 |
| multiple entries; | | | | more days through the application to the local public |
| Part II L (Tourist) F (Business) Z (Work) X (Student) | | | | security bureau. |
| Visa Conversion | | | | A travel permit is needed for a foreigner who wishes |
| L/F to F 6 months Single entry | | | | to visit any of the non-open cities in China. Travel |
| L/F to F 6 months Double entries | | | | permits can be applied for in the Entry and Exit Office |
| L/F to F 6 months Multiple entries | | | | of the local public security bureau. A separate visa is |
| L/F to Z (Work Visa) 1 year Multiple entries | | | | required for visiting Tibet. |
| L/F to X (Student) 6, 12 months Multiple entries | | | | |