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[quote=JONNO,290299]For sure - the current visa situation is a total nightmare! If you have a Z visa, or similar, which = a work, study, or other permit with associated work and residency entitlements; then this email is not relevant for you - unless you plan to stay in China during 2008 after it expires? If you do not have a Z visa, then it goes like this: There are only 2 types of visa as far as I am concerned, and this applies equally to both F (Business) and L (Tourist) visas: 1. You can reside in China for the entire length of your visa, without having to leave 2. You have to leave China every 30 days - even if it is only to come straight back in again! Renewing your F or L in China is a nightmare, so use Hong Kong or Macao instead. I use the Grand Profit Agency based in the New Ocean Building on Science Museum Road, HK - they are good, fair, and expensive - but I can get same day visa so it is worth it The visa rules seem to change on a daily basis, although I think this is actualy monthly. Different rules apply to different Nationalities, with people from USA suffering very badly. UK and Europe is currently 3-months continual stay, and 3 months - up to 2-years for the other type, depending on your history, etc - for 30-day max stay I hear this changes again in June, and I am not sure how I personally will be affected. My friend who has a Malaysian passport is then reduced to a maximum 5-days stay (With visa only issued outside of China, including HK and Macao)! I do not think Westerners will be so restricted, but am prepared if this is reduced to 1-month only during the Olympics Where you apply is also a factor. I use HK, but know if I return to UK, then I can get a 2-year F visa (With max stay of 30-days) My advice is to use an Agency in HK, and ask them about 10-days before your renewal is due. If your visa is due for renewal near the beginning of any month, then please be aware that it does change - seemingly at the beginning of every month. You may wish to consider taking what is on offer at the end of the preceeding month instead After September this should relax a little, and be back to normal after 1st January 2009[/quote]
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