How to renew a Chinese visa when it expires?

The expiration of visa means the expiration of residence permit, which is a common statement and inaccurate.

After applying for extension of employment permit (it seems unnecessary to apply for this), you can apply for extension of residence permit directly at entry and exit.

The visa is issued by the embassy of China. Generally, it is a single entry, and it will be invalid after entry. What comes into effect is the residence permit.

Visa renewal, all units should have full-time personnel in charge of the management of foreigners, and should have working contact with the Bureau of Foreign Experts Affairs or the Bureau of Commerce and the Exit-Entry Administration Department of the Public Security Bureau, and need to be familiar with the business.

It is suggested that the person in charge go to the exit-entry service hall or window of the public security bureau to ask, whichever they say.

Visa renewal, if it is a student visa, generally need to go to the nearest local immigration office to submit an application for renewal. Generally, you need to provide the original passport, 2 recent photos, proof of studying (proof of tuition receipt), proof of accommodation, proof of deposit, and fill in a complete application form and visa fee. If you have any supplementary materials, it depends on your country and the length of the extension. It is recommended to submit the renewal application at 1 2 months in advance to avoid the stain of illegal detention before the visa expires and a new visa is obtained.