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Plazos para la extensión de visados y permisos de residencia

Tres plazos legales deciden si puede presentar la solicitud: una extensión de visado debe presentarse al menos 7 días antes de que finalice su estancia permitida, un primer permiso de residencia dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la entrada, y una renovación de permiso de residencia al menos 30 días antes de que caduque.

Un permiso de trabajo y un permiso de residencia son dos aprobaciones separadas con plazos distintos; poseer un permiso de trabajo válido no extiende el plazo de treinta días para el permiso de residencia en sí.

1. Visa extension (Article 29): if your visa marks a stay of 180 days or less and you need longer, file at least 7 days before the marked stay period ends, at the exit-entry administration of a public security bureau at or above county level in the place you are staying.
2. An extension is reviewed, not automatic (Article 29): it is granted only where the stated reason is found reasonable and sufficient. If it is not granted, you are required to leave by the original date.
3. Extensions are capped (Article 29): the total extension cannot exceed the stay period originally marked on the visa.
4. First residence permit (Article 30): this applies only if your visa states that a residence permit must be obtained after entry. File within 30 days of the entry date at the exit-entry administration in the place you intend to reside. Fingerprints and other biometric data are collected.
5. Review window (Article 30): the exit-entry administration examines the application and decides within 15 days of receiving the materials.
6. Residence permit renewal (Article 32): file at least 30 days before the permit expires. This is also reviewed on whether the reason is reasonable and sufficient.
7. Check current local requirements before you file: the National Immigration Administration website, or the 12367 immigration service hotline.