Apply for F-visa in Beijing?

[croyd]

Currently I have a 6 month F-Visa so I can study for 1 semster in Beijing. I may decide to do a 2nd term while I'm there. Is it possible to apply for another 6 month F-Visa in China or will I have to leave the country and get another visa?

Anyone know?

Thanks,

-Jeff

[Xiao Kui]

I don't know abt Beijing but gato recently recommended this agency for getting an F visa in Shanghai http://www.emoo.net/modules/icontent/index.php?page=5

Looks expensive but legit

Here's a thread where someone said Beijing was the easiest place to renew an F visa, but there's no specific info. But you can get it done in BJ - I'm sure someone here can provide more info on how to do it.

[Steadi]

In the past I have extended my Business "F" Visas by myself. Just go to the local PSB station and talk to them. Pay the regular fee (should be cheaper than an agent, but I can't remember exactly how much I paid), and no problem, you have your extension. I did have to leave my passport with them for a couple of days of course, and you might want to take a Chinese person with you if your Chinese isn't too good, but pretty simple to do. Hope this helps,

Cheers

[[欧阳江]]

You don't need to go through an agency or leave the country as long as you got the right documents:

• Foreign Student Visa Application Form JW201 or JW202
  
• The enrollment letter from the receiving university (with official stamp)
  
• Passport valid for at least 6 months
  
• Passport photo

It is the Public Security Bureau that handles immigration matters in China:

北京市公安局外国人管理出入境管理处地址

地址：北京市东城区安定门东大街2号

外国人签证咨询电话：84015292

办公时间：上午8：30-下午4：30（星期一到星期六，法定节假日除外）

乘车路线：地铁––雍和宫站下车出 B口 向东1000米

More information in Chinese: here