How to extend my visa?

For foreigners who have entered China with a visa, you may apply to extend it under specific circumstances:
• If your original reason for entry has not yet concluded; or
• If you have other legitimate reasons that require you to stay beyond your visa's expiration date, and you do not need to change the type of visa.

Documents required for visa extension are as follows:
1. Valid passport or other international travel document;
2. A completed Foreigner Visa Application Form, and a 33×48mm bareheaded color ID photo taken recently against a white background (free on-site photography is available);
3. Supporting documents concerning the reason(s) for visa extension application;
4. Supporting documents concerning other relevant procedures. For the application documents required for visa extension, processing procedures and methods, fee basis and standards, etc, you can visit the official website of China's National Immigration Administration and refer to the Guide on Visa Extension, Change and Reissuance for Foreigners under "Services". The requirements for photos for travel documents can be found in the Guidelines for Travel Document Photographs in the "Services" section. Additionally, you can find the office address and contact information of local exit-entry reception halls in "Office Enquiries" under "Services". You can also dial 12367 for further information.