Does PSB return your physical examination docs after you get a visa?

[valikor]

The "physical examination certificate" or whatever it's called is a green piece of paper stamped by the hospital. I don't remember if they took my original copy or a photocopy when I applied for my last student visa about 4 months ago.The physical said it is valid for 6 months.

I'm wondering if the reason that I can't find my documentation is because I turned it in last time, with my visa application, and they never gave it back...? This is a problem since I'm applying for a new visa now, and the time is a bit limited.

I'm in Beijing.

Thanks!

David

[anonymoose]

No, they don't give it back. But you don't need a new one if you are applying for an extension of an old residence permit rather than applying for a new one from scratch.

[外国赤佬]

You don't need to redo the medical examination for a visa extension.

[liuzhou]

you don't need a new one if you are applying for an extension of an old residence permit rather than applying for a new one

That is not true everywhere. It depends on the local interpretation of the regulations. Down here in Guangxi, I need a new medical every year when applying for my residence permit extension. I think it was the same in Hunan.