FAQs

  • How long will the period of validity and stay duration of a visa be after extension or renewal?
    1. Any foreign national who applies for the extension of his/her F visa can apply for an extension of stay duration up to 180 days.

    2. Any foreign national who applies for the renewal of his/her F visa can apply for a zero-, one-, two- or multiple-entry visa with a period of validity of one year and a stay duration of 180 days. The stay duration after visa renewal shall not exceed one year in total from the date of entry.

    3. The extension of a visa's stay duration is only applicable for this entry and will not affect the times of entries and the original visa's period of validity. The accumulated extension of stay shall not exceed the stay duration indicated in the original visa.
  • What visas are for foreign students from overseas universities and colleges, who will participate in their internships in Zhongguancun Science Park's enterprises?
    Any foreign student concerned can apply for an S2 visa with an endorsement of "internship".
  • Which groups of foreign nationals can apply for visa extension or renewal?
    Foreign nationals who travel to Beijing for exchanges, visits, investigations, etc.
SHIJINGSHAN DISTRICT PEOPLE'S GOVERNMENT OF BEIJING MUNICIPALITY