Visa Extensions

Foreigners applying for a Chinese visa can refer to the following guidance:

█ Basic Requirements:
- The applicant is not a Chinese citizen.
- The applicant is in a foreign country and legally resides there.

█ Required Materials:
- A valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, along with a copy.
- One completed "Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China", which needs to be filled out online and printed.
- One recent, front - facing, color, no hat, white - background, small 2 - inch (48mm×33mm) photo.
- If the applicant is a third - country citizen, they need to submit a valid visa, residence permit, or other proof of legal stay, residence, work, or study in the country where they are applying, along with a copy.

█ Visa Application Process:
- Prepare the visa application materials as required.
- Register and log in to the Chinese visa online application system (http://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/), fill in the application form online, and submit the application materials.
- After the online preliminary review is passed, go to the embassy or consulate to submit the passport and collect biometric information (some people can be exempt from fingerprint collection).
- Pay the fee and pick up the visa as required.

█ Visa Types and Supporting Materials (Partial):
- F visa: An invitation letter issued by a relevant unit or individual in China, which should include the invitee's personal information, visit information, and the inviter's information.
- M visa: Business activity documents, trade fair invitations, etc. issued by Chinese domestic trade partners, including the invitee's personal information, visit information, and the inviter's information.
- Q1 visa (for family reunion): An invitation letter from a Chinese citizen or a foreigner with permanent residence in China, the inviter's ID or passport and permanent residence permit copy, and a family relationship certificate between the applicant and the inviter.

For more detailed information, it is recommended to visit the website of the Chinese embassy or consulate in the applicant's country.