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Q: Overstayed visa in China

Overstayed visa in China Hello everyone, my name is Leslie . I came to China four years ago as a student. But after one year of studying I had financial problems so I couldn't further my education which left me no choice but to drop out, But whilst I was still at the process of dropping out , I did all my possible best to renew my X type but no luck .... 
Anyways , I started working as a NANNY illegally in a Chinese house for 3 years now .. And now i want to go back to my country ..... Please can anyone advise me on how to go about it ? I have 10,000RMB . I'm ready to pay the PSB ... But my question now is what is the first thing I have to do ? Where do I have to go ?? And I will like to know if I have to buy a plane ticket before going to the PSB or after or how exactly do I go about it ? The police station or PSB ...**im in Beijing so I will also appreciate it if I can get an address of PSB office in Beijing . Thanks .... Your replies will be very much appreciated. Please help me .

8 years 29 weeks ago in  Visa & Legalities - China

 
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contact your embassy first.

they will be able to supply the most appropriate advice - but not any money

 

To be honest, i have little sympathy for people who knowingly work illegally and then cry when they are in trouble.

 

ironman510:

Come on show a little sympathy Sorrel, she was just a nanny, after all the EU is letting migrants in by the thousands. Where's your compassion girl!

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Leslie100:

Thanks a lot ironman .... I don't even understand why I'm getting negative comments on the posts.... Only God knows what I faced trying to renew the visa but since I got stranded I decided to work as a nanny instead of doing prostitution ..... And sorrel the fact that things are working out so great for you doesn't mean you have to belittle others by adding that kind of comment although you have tried for me by the advice you offered God bless you ....  And I'm sure none of those commenting have ever dealt or lived with the Chinese ! That's why they posting all those sort ... It's allowed because these are they opinion and I appreciate it regardless.... Y'all haven't/don't know the reality of suffering in getting visa in China.... Keep living the legal dream ... God will show mercy on we the illegal .... Peace and God bless you all 

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the advice might sound harsh, but the reality is that we are all responsible for our legal status when working in a foreign country: we are all adults.

 

Even those legally employed are liable to be ****ed over by their employer in China, as I found out when i arrived in China to work legally: I had to be vigilant that my (legal) employer didn't try to scam me, and believe me they tried.

Many others of the regular posters who have been legally employed also find that their employer will take advantage of the foreign worker if they can.

The legally employed know how many hoops we have to just through to get the visa.

 

the reality is that you may find a police station that is sympathetic to you - if you bribe them sufficiently.

But we all know the positive joy they have in finding and deporting illegal workers.

 

As iWolf pointed out, would you have sympathy for someone who is illegal in your home country?

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contact your embassy first.

they will be able to supply the most appropriate advice - but not any money

 

To be honest, i have little sympathy for people who knowingly work illegally and then cry when they are in trouble.

 

ironman510:

Come on show a little sympathy Sorrel, she was just a nanny, after all the EU is letting migrants in by the thousands. Where's your compassion girl!

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Leslie100:

Thanks a lot ironman .... I don't even understand why I'm getting negative comments on the posts.... Only God knows what I faced trying to renew the visa but since I got stranded I decided to work as a nanny instead of doing prostitution ..... And sorrel the fact that things are working out so great for you doesn't mean you have to belittle others by adding that kind of comment although you have tried for me by the advice you offered God bless you ....  And I'm sure none of those commenting have ever dealt or lived with the Chinese ! That's why they posting all those sort ... It's allowed because these are they opinion and I appreciate it regardless.... Y'all haven't/don't know the reality of suffering in getting visa in China.... Keep living the legal dream ... God will show mercy on we the illegal .... Peace and God bless you all 

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to the OP

the advice might sound harsh, but the reality is that we are all responsible for our legal status when working in a foreign country: we are all adults.

 

Even those legally employed are liable to be ****ed over by their employer in China, as I found out when i arrived in China to work legally: I had to be vigilant that my (legal) employer didn't try to scam me, and believe me they tried.

Many others of the regular posters who have been legally employed also find that their employer will take advantage of the foreign worker if they can.

The legally employed know how many hoops we have to just through to get the visa.

 

the reality is that you may find a police station that is sympathetic to you - if you bribe them sufficiently.

But we all know the positive joy they have in finding and deporting illegal workers.

 

As iWolf pointed out, would you have sympathy for someone who is illegal in your home country?

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Depends on the province, in some place they'll hang you for overstaying even a day,

 

Others they'll make you sign a form promising not to do it again.

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So you are saying that you have overstayed working illegally for 3 years??

 

If this is the case... I have heard of people doing stupid shit in China but this takes stupid to an epic level wink

 

Your 10k isn't likely to cut it. I think after such a long overstay, working illegally, obviously, I believe Deep Doo Doo is the correct expression.

 

Call your embassy, however, in these circumstances it is unlikely they will be able to help you in any meaningful way.

 

Prepare yourself for a stay in the big house and line up someone at home to buy you a ticket. When you are locked up for deportation you can't buy your ticket to leave the country.

 

See you on the news

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First go to the Local police station. This is a big process to get a star visa quoting "request to leave China within 10 days." . Local police will guide you step by step.  In some cases they will detain you for a maximum 15 days and deport you.

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Make for the Laos, Burmese or Mongolian border with lucky charms....

Or face the music with 15 days in a detention center, fine and deportation....probably minimum.

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You overstayed your visa and you will be responsible for the consequences. As others have said it is not a bad idea to contact your embassy but you will be at the mercy of the authorities no matter what. If turning yourself in is the goal, that won't be a problem as any police station should suffice provided that you can explain why you're there in Mandarin. 

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Are you a good actor? Feign insanity. Get someone back home to ring your local embassy and tell them that you've gone off the deep end in the worst possible way. Make sure that there is absolutely no question that you are a risk to yourself and others. When turning yourself in at the police station you will really have to ham it up - think Leo Dicaprio in What's Eating Gilbert Grape? Perhaps you should wear plastic bags on your feet and put some dead birds in your pockets. Giving away money would also be a good idea - to any Chinese person that is a surefire way to prove you are crazy. Hopefully the authorities will be so terrified that they will send you home asap. Either that or follow some of the sensible advice above. You have made your bed, now sleep in it.

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Honestly you could face some jail time if you really stayed for more than 3 years without a visa. Best of luck to you!

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Assuming this is not a troll......I think questions must be asked:

 

1. If a person did the same thing in your country what would the outcome be? (see Q 3)

 

2. Would your government accept the minimum fine and penalty as adequate punishment for such a complete and exteneded disregard for the law whilst in full knowledge of these laws?

 

3. Did you forget which country you are in and how they view foreigners who give the proverbial middle finger to their laws?

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You know what ?!   You my friend are in a perfect situation for some real life adventure !!!  Im getting excited just thinking of all the possibilities you have! If it were me, I would stow myself away on the Trans- Siberian Railroad heading west !!! Bon Voyage !!

dongbeiren:

How about swimming onto one of China's artificial islands in the South China Sea and claiming asylum in the Philippines?

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@DB. That would be an interesting adventure as well !

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