Can a tourist visa be renewed in China?

Yes, since the visa policy was opened, many foreigners have come to China for tourism. When their tourist visas expire for various reasons, the best thing to do at this time is to apply for a visa extension. So, can foreigners apply for a Chinese tourist visa extension? The answer is yes. Let me give you a detailed answer below.

Characteristics of tourist visas:

Short stay, generally speaking, the longest is 30 days.

Tourist visa holders are not allowed to work or engage in activities unrelated to tourism in the local area.

China also issues group tourist visas as needed.

The longest validity period of a Chinese tourist visa for foreigners is one month. If it expires, you must prepare the relevant materials in advance and go to the relevant department to apply for an extension. Generally speaking, although foreigners can apply for a Chinese tourist visa to be extended, it can only be extended twice at most. If the extension has exceeded the number of times, you cannot use the tourist visa to extend it again.

Foreigners who have come to China, if they need to continue to stay in China after the expiration of their visas, can apply for a visa extension from the local public security agency before the visa expires. The so-called visa extension is actually applying for a new visa of the same type. Different visa types require slightly different documents and requirements. In addition, the public security organs of various provinces and cities have different requirements for information.

Core information for tourist visa extension (taking Beijing as an example)

Valid passport or other

International travel documents.

Use a black ink pen to fill out the “Foreigner Visa Application Form” and paste a 2-inch recent front-facing bareheaded color photo on a white background.

Applicant’s valid accommodation registration.

Submit a travel plan itinerary, which should be able to explain the relevant information of the applicant during his/her travel in China, and the content should be comprehensive and detailed.

For group travel, submit a letter of opinion from Beijing Travel Agency agreeing to handle the extension, which can explain the relevant information of the group travel in China and the reason for the extension.