If you hold an L Visa and cannot leave China in valid period, you should apply for a visa extension. The following three matters are what you need to know.
Application Documents
1. Valid passport, visa
2. One recently-taken two-inch, bareheaded, full-faced photo
3. Visa and Residence Permit Application Form with an official seal
4. Papers supporting reasons for L Visa extension
a. Aliens coming to China for sightseeing must submit identifications such as cash, traveler's checks, drafts or bank cards calculated on the basis of USD 100 per day to prove they are financially guaranteed for their stay in China.
b. Aliens coming to China for family visit must submit their relatives’ residence booklet and copies of ID Card.
Application Procedure
1. Submit passport, visa and credentials.
2. Fill in Visa Extension Application Form
3. Provide related proof materials for Extension
4. Pay visa and certification fees according to the prescribed rates.
Processing Time and Fee
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Type
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Time
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Fee
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1 months and 0 entry L Visa
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About 5 days
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About RMB1500
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3 months and 0 entry F Visa
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About 5 days
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About RMB1500
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3 months and 1 entry F Visa
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About 5 days
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About RMB 2000
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6 months and 0 entry F Visa
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About 5 days
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About RMB 2000
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6 months and 1 entry F Visa
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About 5 days
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About RMB 2000
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6 months and 2 entries F Visa
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About 5 days
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About RMB 2500
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6 months and multi-entries F Visa
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About 5 days
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About RMB 2500
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1 year and multi-entries Z Visa
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About 5 days
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About RMB 3000
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Tips:
Although L visa cost less money, holders must leave China after 1 year's stay. Leaving China each time costs at least 3000--4000RMB per capita and the extension fee in one year is no less than 3000RMB, so the total cost will be 6000-7000RMB. All in all, if you don't want to leave China every year, 1 year residence permit is proper for you, in that holders of residence permit needn't leave.
