How long does the tourist visa extension process take in Guangzhou, China?
I am approaching the end of my second stay of my dual-entry visa in China.
I am in Guangzhou and aware that another option is to pop over to Hong Kong and apply for a new Chinese visa there.
But HK is pricey when you're a on a shoestring hitchhiker's budget with a bank balance getting low. And in any case I would like to know ...
How long does it take to apply for and obtain a plain 30-day extension to a plain tourist visa (type L) here in Guangzhou?
From reading various information on the internet the process has quite a lot of variation around China with Tibet being almost impossible, Beijing being very difficult and demanding, and some small towns being extremely simple.
Yet no threads I can find have information about Guangzhou specifically. Does anyone have experience extending a visa here in the past year or so?
(Yes I have a Temporary Residence Registration Form (临时住宿登记) from my hostel.)
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How long does it take to get visa extension approved?
Typically it takes anywhere between 2.5 to 8 months to extend B2 Visa. After you file your Form I-539 with the USCIS Lockbox facility, a notice of receipt will be sent to your address within 4 to 6 weeks.Can I extend my Chinese tourist visa?
Can I extend the duration of stay of my visa in China? You may apply for an extension of the \u201cduration of stay\u201d of your visa at a local public security authority before it expires, but it doesn't mean that the application will be automatically approved. Overstay violates the laws of China and will be punished.How long does visa processing take in China?
Normal processing times for visas usually are not more than a week, and there are even faster options available! Officially, the normal visa processing time should be 4 business days. In reality, it may extend to 5-7 business days, assuming everything goes well.How much does it cost to extend China visa?
How much does it cost to extend a China visa? The price is 160 yuan for nationals of most countries. For some countries, the price may differ. US citizens need to pay 760 yuan for an extension while UK citizens need 469 yuan.HOW TO GET A 30 DAY VISA EXTENSION IN THAILAND
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