Change single entry F-Visa to double/multiple entry within China

Change single entry F-Visa to double/multiple entry within China
Mar 31, 2011 05:11
STEEF85 Points: Join Date: Mar 31, 2011 Status: offline	Hi, I'm doing a short-term study in Beijing on a 180-days single entry F-Visa. But now I'm here in China, I'm thinking about making a short (10 days max) trip to South Korea. So I was wondering if it is possible to to change my visa to a double or multiple entry one, within China. Or is this impossible, and do I have to apply for a new visa once I'm in South Korea? Hope someone can help me out. thanks!

Mar 31, 2011 05:11

STEEF85
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Hi,

I'm doing a short-term study in Beijing on a 180-days single entry F-Visa. But now I'm here in China, I'm thinking about making a short (10 days max) trip to South Korea. So I was wondering if it is possible to to change my visa to a double or multiple entry one, within China. Or is this impossible, and do I have to apply for a new visa once I'm in South Korea?

Hope someone can help me out.

thanks!

Mar 31, 2011 21:27

JOHNNASH
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it is impossible to change your visa to a double or multiple entry visa within China, if you want to make a short trip to south korea, you have to apply for a new visa to return to China, however, now, China embassy/consulates in South Korea asks non-korean applicants to provide Alien Registration Card valid for at least 6 months. I don't think you can get a China visa in South Korea.

It is advisable to stay in China till the end of your 6 months study, otherwise, I'm afraid that you can't return to China to continue your study after your trip to Korea.

May 24, 2011 01:26	#2
GUEST85226	Hey STEEF, I've got the exact same problem (except i want to visit a friend in Hanoi). Have you had any luck changing the status of your visa?? S

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