From a touristic visa (L) to a working visa (X?)

[aihaike]

Dear all,

I've currently a touristic visa (L). I 'm in Beijing with my wife (Chinese citizen).

I got a postdoc position, I'm going to get my working permit in order to apply for a working visa (called X I guess).

Well, I'm wondering if I have to go back my country (France) to get my new visa from the Chinese Embassy and then get back Beijing or if I can do it here.

Thanks in advance,

Eric.

[tboasis7]

You should have no problems getting your TOURIST visa (L) changed in Beijing, just find a good agent. I'm sure your wife can help you with getting a reliable agent to do it for you.

[aihaike]

Thank you for your reply.

We'll try ti figure.

[amandagmu]

I think you need an F-visa - X-visa is a long-term student visa.

C'est pas nécessaire de revenir en France. Si c'est pas possible au Pékin, alors il faut aller à Hong Kong. C'est le plus proche, le moins cher, et mon colocataire fait la même chose il y a une semaine: tourist visa --> F-visa (pour son travail). Le truc le plus important: il faut obtenir une lettre d'invitation du lieu de travail, avec tout les affiches ETC et d'autres choses bureaucratiques.

[aihaike]

Thank you for your reply.

It seems you did not get my answer in French.