Visa conversion refers to the change of the type of the current visa you hold. According to the laws in different countries, the rules for such visa conversion can be different. If you want to converse your visa in China, the following tips may be useful for you.
Types of visa conversion
"X" study visa
"X" visa can not alter to other types of visa in China.
"X" visa can not alter to other types of visa in China.
"L" visa alter to "F" visa
1. "L" visa alter to "F" visa, for short-term business, since the need of working, depend on the first class and the second class official letters of authorized units, can apply for alter the type of visa as "F".
2. "L" visa alter to "F" visa, for short-term study, depend on the official letters of universities and colleges、Form JW201 or Form JW202 and "Admission Offer", can apply for alter the type of visa as "F".
"L" "F" visa alter to "Z" visa
1) Foreigners among independent investment、joint venture、and foreign investment enterprises
The chairman of the board、vice chairman、general manager、vice general manager、factory director、and deputy factory director of independent investment、joint venture、and foreign investment enterprises, after entry with "L" (Travel) or "F" (Visit) visa, need to change the type of visa in the country since special reasons, through examine and approval, can alter to "Z" visa. They should provide the following evidential materials:
1. One's valid passport and visa;
2. Originals and copies of duplicate of "Business License" issued by administrative department for industry & commerce;
3. Originals and copies of "Employment Certificate" or "Employment Permit" issued by Bureau of Labour & Social Security in Beijing;
4. Original Letter of Resolution of the Board of Directors;
5. Official documents submitted by the unit for explaining the situations;
6. Adding the official seal of the unit when fill out "Application Form for Visa、Residence Permit", and stick a recent taken, bareheaded, full-faced photo.
2) Foreigners among permanent offices in China of foreign enterprises
The permanent delegate entry with "L” or "F" (Visit) visa, need to change the type of visa in the country since special reasons, through examine and approval, can alter to "Z" (Vocational) visa. They need to provide the following evidential materials while apply for alteration of type of visa.
1. One's valid passport and visa;
2. Originals and copies of duplicate of "Working Certificate" issued by administrative department for industry & commerce;
3. Originals and copies of "Employment Certificate" or "Employment Permit" issued by Bureau of Labor & Social Security;
4. Official documents submitted by the unit for explaining the situations;
5. Adding the official seal of the unit when fill out "Application Form for Visa、Residence Permit", and stick a recent taken, bareheaded, full-faced photo.
Foreign students "L" "F" change to "X" visa
The foreign students entry with "L" (Travel) or "F" (Visit) visa, or being waived of visa, need to change the type of visa in the country since special reasons, through examine and approval, can alter to "X" (Student) visa. Must provide the following evidential materials while apply for alteration of type of visa.
1. One's valid passport and visa;
2. Originals of "Application Form for Visas of Foreign Students Study in China" (JW201 or JW202) and originals of "Admission Offer";
3. Official documents submitted by the universities and colleges for alteration of types of visa. 4. Adding the official seal of the unit when fill out "Application Form for Visa、Residence Permit", and stick a recent taken, bareheaded, full-faced photo.
Journalists change their "L"、"F" visa to "J-1"、"J-2" visa
"L"、"F" visa change to "J-1"、"J-2" visa, the applicants should submit "Press Card"; Official letter of Department of News, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; two recent taken, half-length, bareheaded and full-faced photos. They also need to add the official seal of the unit when fill out "Application Form for Visa、Residence Permit".
