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Q: I am a tourist visa holder and i want to stay long

I am a tourist visa holder and I would like to stay long,what other strategy to help me out of illegality?
If ever I marry a chinese citizen does it help a lot?
even if i overstayed?please advise..thanks

10 years 37 weeks ago in Visa & Legalities - Shanghai

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TedDBayer

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Hi Anony, good to see you again. Don't stay illegally.

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10 years 37 weeks ago

DrMonkey

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1) You get a job => Z visa
2) You are married to a Chinese citizen => Q visa (Does not allow you to work)
3) You enroll to study in China => X visa (Does not allow you to work)

So yes, marrying helps, if you're ok with not being allowed to work.

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10 years 37 weeks ago