During the period when foreigners are staying or working in China, visa renewal procedures need to be completed upon expiration. This is an important procedure that must be processed before the visa expires. Therefore, foreigners need to plan in advance and prepare all necessary materials to avoid delays and inconvenience. So how do foreigners renew their visas after their Chinese visas expire?

在外国人在中国停留或工作期间，签证到期后需要办理续签手续。这是一项重要的程序，必须在签证过期之前处理。因此，外国人需要提前规划，并准备好所有必要的材料以避免延误和不便。那么在中国签证到期后，外国人如何续签签证呢？

Chinese Visa Extension Requirements

中国签证延期要求

How long can I get my Chinese Visa extended? What kind of documents should I prepare? The length and requirements both depend on your former visa category. Each applicant must submit the following required materials.

我的中国签证可以延期多久？我应该准备什么样的文件？长度和要求都取决于您以前的签证类别。每个申请人必须提交以下所需材料。

Required materials

需要的材料

● The original of your valid passport and the former Chinese Visa;

● 您的有效护照原件和原中国签证原件；

● The original and photocopy of Registration Form of Temporary Residence 《外国人签证证件申请表》 for Foreigners (registered with the newest passport);

● 《外国人临时居留登记表》原件及复印件（使用最新护照登记）；

Please note that, the accommodation registration should be done within 24 hours after entry in China.

请注意，住宿登记应在入境后24小时内完成。

● A completed Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application Form, with a recent 2-inches photo (full faces, bareheaded);

● 一份完整的签证/居留许可/居留许可申请表，并附上一张2英寸的近照（全露脸，不戴帽子）；

● Relevant supporting documents, such as, for Tourist (L) Visa, individuals should submit travel plan and itinerary arrangements, Group tourists needs extra documents of the travel agency; for Business (M) Visa, certification letter provided by the local host organization/individual is necessary, Certificate of Registration is needed if the company has not been put on records; for Family Reunion (Q2) Visa, the invitation letter, ID certification and proof of family membership is needed; for Short-term Student (X2) Visa, you need to submit studying certificate provided by Chinese educational or training institution.

● 相关证明文件，如办理旅游（L）签证，个人应提交旅行计划和行程安排，团体游客需额外提供旅行社文件；对于商务（M）签证，需要当地主办机构/个人提供的证明信，如果公司尚未备案，则需要注册证书；家庭团聚（Q2）签证需要邀请函、身份证明和家庭成员证明；对于短期学生（X2）签证，您需要提交中国教育或培训机构提供的学习证书。

Tips: 1.) The extended duration of stay varies from different visa types, e.g. L Visa shall not exceeding 30 days, F/M/X2/Q2/R Visa shall be no more than 180 days. 2.) The PSB may request an interview or other supplementary materials. Except special circumstances, all applicants should accept and submit, otherwise the extension application will not processed.

温馨提示：1.）不同签证类型的延长逗留时间各不相同，例如L签证不得超过30天，F/M/X2/Q2/R签证不得超过180天。2.）PSB可要求提供面试或其他补充材料。除特殊情况外，所有申请人都应接受并提交，否则延期申请将不予处理。

The Processing Time

处理时间

Usually, the PSB will decide whether to grant the visa extension within 7 working days, upon the acceptance of all application documents. If your Chinese Visa get extended successfully, you can continue to stay in China without going back to your home country to make a new application.

通常，PSB会在收到所有申请文件后的7个工作日内决定是否批准签证延期。如果您的中国签证延期成功，您可以继续留在中国，而无需返回祖国重新申请。

About Chinese Visa Reissuance

关于中国签证补发

Foreigners can apply for reissuing a new Chinese Visa, Stay Certificate and Residence Permits, if your passport is lost, damaged or stolen. The application will be handled within 7 working days on the receipt.

如果您的护照丢失、损坏或被盗，外国人可以申请补发新的中国签证、居留证和居留证。申请将在收到申请后7个工作日内处理。

For those whose passport is lost or stolen in China, you need to provide a certificate of loss report of passport or a diplomatic note presented by their states' embassy or consulates to China and your new passport or other valid international travel document.

护照在中国丢失或被盗的，您需要提供护照丢失报告证明或所在国驻华使领馆出具的外交照会，以及您的新护照或其他有效国际旅行证件。

For those whose Chinese Visa is damaged, you must submit the damaged passport or a diplomatic note presented by their states' embassy or consulates to China, and your new valid passport/valid international travel document.

对于中国签证被损坏的人，您必须提交损坏的护照或由其国家驻华使领馆出示的外交照会，以及您的新有效护照/有效国际旅行证件。

If your Group Tourist Visa is lost, stolen or damaged, you're required to submit the proof letter from the travel agency and the copy of the Group Tourist Visa.

如果您的团体旅游签证丢失、被盗或损坏，您需要提交旅行社的证明信和团体旅游签证副本。

About China Temporary Residence Registration

关于中国暂住登记

According to official laws and regulations, all foreigners visiting or living in China must make temporary residence/accommodation registration within 24 hours upon arrival. Otherwise, there will have a warning and penalty.

根据官方法律法规，所有访问或居住在中国的外国人必须在抵达后24小时内办理临时居留/住宿登记。否则，将受到警告和处罚。

If you live in a hotel in China, the hotel worker shall register with relevant information. If you live in a rented apartment, or friend’s house, you or the host shall do the registration.

如果您住在中国的酒店，酒店工作人员应使用相关信息进行登记。如果你住在租来的公寓或朋友的房子里，你或主人应该办理登记。

☞ Where to register in China?

☞ 在中国哪里注册？

You may register at the local Public Security Bureau, or police station.

你可以在当地公安局或警察局登记。

☞ When to do the registration?

☞ 什么时候登记？

After entry, you should make the registration within 24 hours on arrival in China, within 72 hours in rural areas. No need for second entry with the same visa. You are required to register again within 10 days if your passport, visa and temporary living address is changed.

入境后，您应在抵达中国后24小时内进行登记，在农村地区应在72小时内进行。无需持同一签证再次入境。如果您的护照、签证和临时居住地址发生变化，您需要在10天内再次登记。

☞ What kind of documents are needed?

☞ 需要什么样的文件？

Your original passport, copy of the data page, visa page, and sealed entry page; photo; house rent agreement and copy of it; other related documents.

您的护照原件、资料页复印件、签证页和密封入境页；照片房屋租赁协议及其复印件；其他相关文件。

FAQs and Useful Tips on China Visa Renewal and Extension

关于中国签证续期和延期的常见问题和有用提示

1. Can I change my Chinese Visa type?

1.我可以更改我的中国签证类型吗？

No, you can’t change the visa type once you submit the application. If necessary, you may apply to renew your Chinese Visa after you enter in China.

不，提交申请后，您不能更改签证类型。如有必要，您可以在进入中国后申请续签中国签证。

2. Can I use my Chinese Visa in my old passport?

2.我可以用旧护照上的中国签证吗？

Yes, you can use Chinese Visa in the old passport, as long as it is still valid. But you must take the old passport (with the valid Chinese Visa) and your new passport together.

是的，你可以在旧护照上使用中国签证，只要它仍然有效。但是你必须带上旧护照（和有效的中国签证）和新护照。

3. What should I do if I lost my passport along with my Chinese Visa in China?

3.如果我在中国丢失了护照和中国签证，该怎么办？

Step 1, report the loss to local police office or PSB. Step 2, apply for a new passport from the embassy of your country in China. Step 3, apply for a new Chinese Visa, or residence permit, exit document from the local immigration officials.

第一步，向当地警察局或公安局报告损失。第二步，向贵国驻华大使馆申请新护照。第三步，向当地移民局官员申请新的中国签证或居留许可、出境证件。