What should I do if the visa of foreigners in China expires during the epidemic?

Legal Analysis: For foreigners affected by the epidemic in China, their visas to China will expire soon and they cannot leave China. During the epidemic prevention and control period, foreigners who stop staying in China can automatically extend their stay for two months, and they can still legally stop staying in China or leave the country normally within the extended period without going through the extension procedures.

Legal basis: Article 9 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration. China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country.

China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise.

China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.