Renewal of F (Business) Visa:

Visit / Business Visa (F): Issued to foreigners who are invited to China for visit, research, lecture, business, scientific-technological and cultural exchanges or short-term advanced studies or intern practice for a period of less than six months.

F visa in China

If you enter into China on a tourist “L” or “F” visa with intention to stay beyond the validity period specified on the current visa, we can assist you to extend your current “F” visa or perform a conversion from “L” visa to “F” visa. You can re-apply for single-entry or multiple-entry F visa for a maximum of one year period.

Please note that the validity period of the F visa shall not exceed one year from your last entry into China.

Documents required:

1. Passport with valid visa (either F, L, or Z)
2. Two 2-inch passport photos

Processing time: 10 business days
Expedited Service: 5 business days

*Note:

• F visa six months extension is available to all countries except (Nigeria, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan).