F to L visa in Beijing

[yialanliu]

Hi guys,

I am about to finish my student visa after my study at Beijing University.

Is there anyway I can apply for a tourist visa while in Beijing? Or do I have to make the trek to Hong Kong/back to the United States because I would rather just stay in China for a bit longer.

My F visa was a single entry and does leaving to Hong Kong count as an exit?

Just an aside, I've had over 5 visas to China so my record should be fine, just wondering if you can apply for a new visa in Beijing, not looking to renew an F visa.

Thanks,

Yi Liu

[roddy]

You can apply - I'd phone up and ask about F visas before you make the journey. Note the requirement for proof of funds though.

Going to Hong Kong counts as an exit.

Let us know how you get on.

[yialanliu]

Hmm, I need like a minimum of 3 months extension and I read on that website that you can only get one month extension. Is there anyway I can get the 1 Year, 3M multiples (got them twice already before so I have a history). Or do I need to just go back to the States to do that?

[xiaoxiaocao]

There are plenty of visa agents in Beijing that could help you out. One of our recent students finished his program with us and wanted to spend 3 months travelling the country. An agent in Beijing got him a 3 month F visa for I believe around 2,000 RMB, much cheaper than a trip to HK for a new visa would have cost. I'm pretty sure that you cannot obtain a new L visa in country, only extend a current one.

[abcdefg]

...and does leaving to Hong Kong count as an exit?

Yes