Application of Foreign Nationals for Extension of L (travel) Visa

Eligible Applicants
Foreign nationals who travel in China on L visa.

Application Materials
(I) Valid passport or other international travel documents, including copies of the personal information page, the valid visa page, and the visa page with the latest entry stamp.
(II) Registration Form of Residence for Visitors From Overseas.
(III) Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application Form completed in black ink with arecent 2-inch bareheaded, full-face photo on a white background.
(IV) Those who are received by a travel agency are required to submit a copy of the valid business license of the travel agency in Wuhan and an official letter in Chinese from the travel agency to the Exit and Entry Administration Department of Wuhan Public Security Bureau. The letter shall include 1. Basic information about the applicant; 2. Itinerary and duration of stay in China; 3. Guarantee of living expenses during the stay in China and compliance with Chinese laws.
(V) Individuals are required to submit a travel itinerary and guarantee of living expense during the stay in China.
(Vl) Other application materials required by the exit and entry administration authority based on the situation.
Note: All application materials shall be submitted in their original version for verification along with A4 copies.

Duration of Extended / Renewed Visa
The duration of stay may be extended by up to 30 days for a single stay.

Important Notes
(I) Applicants are required to be interviewed. Those who are under the age of 16, over the age of 60, or suffer mobillity issues due to illness or other reasons, or have a good record of previous stay/residence in China may have others file an application on their behalf. However, if the exit and entry administration authority requires an interview, the applicant must attend it in person.
(II) The extension of visa is valid for the latest entry only and does not affect the number of entries and validity period of the original visa. The cumulative extended period of stay shall not exceed the duration of stay specified in the original visa. Upon visa renewal, the original visa becomes invalid.
(III) Supporting documents provided by foreign nationals in languages other than Chinese for applying for visa/stay permit/residence permit must be accompanied by a Chinese translation from a qualified translation company in China.
(IV) First-time applicants in China under the age of 18 who are foreign nationals of Chinese origin or overseas Chinese are also required to submit their birth certificate, parents' passports, and proof of residence abroad.
(V) Individuals who have not canceled their Chinese household registration must do so before filing an application.

This notification shall be interpreted by the Exiand Entry Administration Department of Wuhan Public Security Bureau.