L Visa Extension in Shanghai and Visas in HK

L Visa Extension in Shanghai and Visas in HK
Oct 12, 2010 05:02
BRYCEINTL Points: Join Date: Oct 12, 2010 Status: offline	Hi everyone, I’m an American citizen in Shanghai on a 60 day L Visa, in the past I was issued a 180 day double entry F visa as well. Since my 60 days is about to expire, I want to apply for an extension. Generally speaking, are these extensions granted? My visa expires 2 November, so if I extend it will it be valid till 2 December or 30 days from when I apply? Also, As an American passport holder, what kind of Visas can I apply for in HK? Ideally I want either a one year multiple entry 90 day L or F visa, could this be done in HK?

Oct 12, 2010 05:02

BRYCEINTL
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Join Date: Oct 12, 2010
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Hi everyone,

I’m an American citizen in Shanghai on a 60 day L Visa, in the past I was issued a 180 day double entry F visa as well. Since my 60 days is about to expire, I want to apply for an extension. Generally speaking, are these extensions granted? My visa expires 2 November, so if I extend it will it be valid till 2 December or 30 days from when I apply?

Also, As an American passport holder, what kind of Visas can I apply for in HK? Ideally I want either a one year multiple entry 90 day L or F visa, could this be done in HK?

Oct 18, 2010 09:06

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There is no such thing as an extension: each application is considered on it's merits as a new application. If the 60 day visa was issued overseas you can apply for two more visas on the mainland. At the moment I hear that you are unlikely to get more than a 30 day visa, but many agents claim to be able to do better. For visas issued on the mainland, the 30 days (or whatever is issued) starts on the date of issue. You can apply on the very last day or your visa and the days until your new visa is issued are 'free days'.... but make sure you have all the correct paperwork or you will then face a possible fine if you apply again after the expiry date.

In HK you MIGHT get a longer visa but it seems that the longer durations and multiple entries are becoming harder to get. Again using an agent does seem to enhance your chances. As an American, the visa fee is the same for all visas so you might as well go for broke.

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