To all foreign employees
working in China!
Have you ever felt a chill down your spine when checking your passport? Your visa expiration date is ticking! This "emergency guide" will walk you through crisis resolution step-by-step.
According to Article 78 of China’s Exit-Entry Administration Law:
✅Daily fine of 500 RMB (up to 10,000 RMB)
✅5-15 days administrative detention for severe cases
✅Deportation + entry ban if unresolved beyond 30 days!
STEP 1/
Prepare Your Documents
☑️Original passport + 3 copies of info/visa pages
☑️Company-issued Explanation Letter (bilingual with official stamp)
☑️Proof of address (registered rental contract/hotel receipt/community registration)
☑️6 spare 2-inch white-background passport photos
STEP 2/
Visit the Exit-Entry
Administration Bureau
📍Go to your local bureau (call ahead to confirm hours)
⏰Best time: 9:00-11:30 AM on weekdays (fastest processing)
💸Pay fines via Alipay/WeChat/UnionPay (keep receipts!)
STEP 3/
Apply for a Stay Visa
📆Typically granted for 10-30 days (negotiate for 30 days!)
📝Submit the Foreigner Visa/Residence Permit Application Form
💡Request expedited processing with valid reasons (e.g., urgent work needs).
Immediately transact:
Work Permit Extension → Residence Permit Conversion → New Z Visa Application
Visas are no small matter
set triple reminders at
30/15/3 days before expiry!
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