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Sign up with Google Sign up with FacebookQ: Visa Extension - How long does it take?
Hi Friends,
I extended my visa last Thursday at the Entry and Exit office in Shanghai. My application was to extend 3 months (F Visa).
How long does this take aprox?
My last legal day in China is on May the 1st, next Tuesday and I would like to travel over this weekend. However without visa and passport it might be difficult.
Thanks!
12 years 21 weeks ago in Visa & Legalities - Shanghai
I have no idea if it is the same in Shanghai, but in my city, it takes 5 working days for the paperwork turned in to you pick up passport with the extension. They make it clear that you should apply no less than 5 days prior to expiration date.
Now, here they also tell you when to return to their office to pick up your passport, and give you a paper or receipt to claim it with. Did they tell you that ?
They asked me if I want it sent to my home or pick up. I chose to let them send it.