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My Visa Is About to Expire – How Can I Apply for a Stay Visa?

What should you do when your visa has expired but you cannot leave China? This comprehensive guide covers all the scenarios and solutions for extending your stay legally.

VBCS Team
December 1, 2023
2 min read · 251 words

My Visa Is About to Expire – How Can I Apply for a Stay Visa?

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Q:What should you do when your visa has expired but you fail to leave the country due to flight cancellation?

Q:After graduation, what can you do if you're not ready to leave China before your visa expires?

Q:If your family visit visa is about to expire but you haven't received your work permit yet, will you have no choice but to leave China?

What should you do in these situations? Stay in China illegally and be punished?

Of course not! We still have another way: applying for a Stay Visa (T Visa)!

T visa is mainly issued to foreigners who need to stay in China for a longer period due to some necessary reasons after the original visas expire. Its validity generally does not exceed 30 days.

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How to make an appiontment to apply for a T visa ?

  1. Open the official website and click Individual: https://gzwg.gzjd.gov.cn/crj-app-server/crjmsjw/index2

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2.Click For Foreigners, and choose Application For Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit.

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3.Read and accept the license agreement, then click NEXT

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4.Fill in your personal information

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5.Select the acceptance unit and time

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6.Select the type of visa application and write your contact information in China

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7.Confirm your information and then submit

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8.Remember to download the application form after submitting it successfully

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These documents are needed to apply for a T Visa

  1. Original passport and visa

  2. Registration Form for Temporary Residence

  3. Blue background photo + receipt

  4. Application Form for Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit

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