Expatriate Forums in China

ChinaPaul · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:53 pm Post subject: Residence permit extension

Hey, so ive got a question im hoping someone can relate to and help me with. Ive been searching alot but im finding it hard to come up with an answer so i thought if i write down my problem maybe someone will see it and be able to help me Smile

I am currently living in Chongqing and teaching. I have a residence permit that expires on the 10th July 2009. I am going to be in China until 4th Aug 2009. Can i get my residence permit extended? Should i just apply for a L-Visa (toursit) once it expires? Do i need to be in Chongqing on the date of expiry to get an extension because this is the issuing city? If i can apply for a L-Visa, can i do this on the 4th july 2009 and just got a normal 30 day visa or would i need to wait until 10th July as that is when my residence permit expires?

I know its a lot of questions but hopefully someone can answer them!

Thank in advance

Paul

yaadi123 · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:09 pm Post subject:

Hey Paul,
Im not to sure about the procedures in Chongqing but in Beijing you normally just have to go to the PSB (Public Security Bureau) or the issuing place and renew your RP for free. I would suggest you go there one or to days before your old permit expires in order not to get any (time-)problems.
If u want to get an L-Visa you can apply anytime, but make sure its valid until the 4th august (which means if you at least renew it on July 4th it should be fine).
But i recommend just to extend your residence permit, thats the easiest way. Smile

Greetz

unisys · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 12:20 am Post subject: Re: Residence permit extension

unisys · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 12:43 am Post subject: Re: Residence permit extension

almondblight · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:04 pm Post subject:

Just to clarify - it's possible to change the 30 day exit-only L visa you get when your resident permit expires into another resident permit? I know I know it's possible with a regular L, but I was wondering if there were any restrictions with the 30 day L. I might not be able to get my work permit before my visa expires, so I want to make sure I can change it first to the 30 day exit only L and then back to the resident permit without any problems.

It seems like you were saying you could do this?

Thanks!

kushal_p_pathak · Gender: Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 5 Home Country: NULL

Hi there,

I need some info on the procedure for signing a new contract & time taken for the same. I've just finished my contract with my present school. I am considering signing a new contract with the city college, which means I'll be staying in the same city.Can anyone please tell me the formalities needed to be accomplished by the college in order to extend my Residence permit(Z-visa). I have got about 15 days left before my permit expires, so I am concerned as to how long should I wait for them to be done with the procedures(or at least start the process) before I run out of time & have to return back to my country & do it all over again.
Also how long does it normally take for extension of the Z-visa?And how different is it from getting a new Z-visa for the first time?

And does my employee have to submit both the contract & the appendix to the Foreign Expert Bureau to begin the process? Because I've heard that they can just submit the contract & the appendix isn't mandatory as it is prepared by the school(here I mean college) authorities.At present there is a delay in the application because the college officials are not yet ready with the appendix & they need some more time.
So how long can I wait before I should call it quits & go back for the summer? Is it possible for me to apply something like a week before the residence permit deadline & let the visa be in process?Would I be then overstaying my visa or not?

P.S. Please excuse me for the extensive text.I just want to make myself clear. Smile

kushal_p_pathak · Gender: Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 5 Home Country: NULL

Hi there,

I need some info on the procedure for signing a new contract & time taken for the same. I've just finished my contract with my present school. I am considering signing a new contract with the city college, which means I'll be staying in the same city.Can anyone please tell me the formalities needed to be accomplished by the college in order to extend my Residence permit(Z-visa). I have got about 15 days left before my permit expires, so I am concerned as to how long should I wait for them to be done with the procedures(or at least start the process) before I run out of time & have to return back to my country & do it all over again.
Also how long does it normally take for extension of the Z-visa?And how different is it from getting a new Z-visa for the first time?

And does my employee have to submit both the contract & the appendix to the Foreign Expert Bureau to begin the process? Because I've heard that they can just submit the contract & the appendix isn't mandatory as it is prepared by the school(here I mean college) authorities.At present there is a delay in the application because the college officials are not yet ready with the appendix & they need some more time.
So how long can I wait before I should call it quits & go back for the summer? Is it possible for me to apply something like a week before the residence permit deadline & let the visa be in process?Would I be then overstaying my visa or not?

P.S. Please excuse me for the extensive text.I just want to make myself clear. Smile

kushal_p_pathak · Gender: Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 5 Home Country: NULL

Hi there,

I need some info on the procedure for signing a new contract & time taken for the same. I've just finished my contract with my present school. I am considering signing a new contract with the city college, which means I'll be staying in the same city.Can anyone please tell me the formalities needed to be accomplished by the college in order to extend my Residence permit(Z-visa). I have got about 15 days left before my permit expires, so I am concerned as to how long should I wait for them to be done with the procedures(or at least start the process) before I run out of time & have to return back to my country & do it all over again.
Also how long does it normally take for extension of the Z-visa?And how different is it from getting a new Z-visa for the first time?

And does my employee have to submit both the contract & the appendix to the Foreign Expert Bureau to begin the process? Because I've heard that they can just submit the contract & the appendix isn't mandatory as it is prepared by the school(here I mean college) authorities.At present there is a delay in the application because the college officials are not yet ready with the appendix & they need some more time.
So how long can I wait before I should call it quits & go back for the summer? Is it possible for me to apply something like a week before the residence permit deadline & let the visa be in process?Would I be then overstaying my visa or not?

P.S. Please excuse me for the extensive text.I just want to make myself clear. Smile

kushal_p_pathak · Gender: Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 5 Home Country: NULL

Hi there,

I need some info on the procedure for signing a new contract & time taken for the same. I've just finished my contract with my present school. I am considering signing a new contract with the city college, which means I'll be staying in the same city.Can anyone please tell me the formalities needed to be accomplished by the college in order to extend my Residence permit(Z-visa). I have got about 15 days left before my permit expires, so I am concerned as to how long should I wait for them to be done with the procedures(or at least start the process) before I run out of time & have to return back to my country & do it all over again.
Also how long does it normally take for extension of the Z-visa?And how different is it from getting a new Z-visa for the first time?

And does my employee have to submit both the contract & the appendix to the Foreign Expert Bureau to begin the process? Because I've heard that they can just submit the contract & the appendix isn't mandatory as it is prepared by the school(here I mean college) authorities.At present there is a delay in the application because the college officials are not yet ready with the appendix & they need some more time.
So how long can I wait before I should call it quits & go back for the summer? Is it possible for me to apply something like a week before the residence permit deadline & let the visa be in process?Would I be then overstaying my visa or not?

P.S. Please excuse me for the extensive text.I just want to make myself clear. Smile

kushal_p_pathak · Gender: Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 5 Home Country: NULL

Hi there,

I need some info on the procedure for signing a new contract & time taken for the same. I've just finished my contract with my present school. I am considering signing a new contract with the city college, which means I'll be staying in the same city.Can anyone please tell me the formalities needed to be accomplished by the college in order to extend my Residence permit(Z-visa). I have got about 15 days left before my permit expires, so I am concerned as to how long should I wait for them to be done with the procedures(or at least start the process) before I run out of time & have to return back to my country & do it all over again.
Also how long does it normally take for extension of the Z-visa?And how different is it from getting a new Z-visa for the first time?

And does my employee have to submit both the contract & the appendix to the Foreign Expert Bureau to begin the process? Because I've heard that they can just submit the contract & the appendix isn't mandatory as it is prepared by the school(here I mean college) authorities.At present there is a delay in the application because the college officials are not yet ready with the appendix & they need some more time.
So how long can I wait before I should call it quits & go back for the summer? Is it possible for me to apply something like a week before the residence permit deadline & let the visa be in process?Would I be then overstaying my visa or not?

P.S. Please excuse me for the extensive text.I just want to make myself clear. Smile