分步指南
签证延期和居留许可截止日期
三项法定窗口期决定了您是否可以申请：签证延期须在准予停留期限届满前至少7日提出，首次居留许可须在入境后30日内提出，居留许可延期须在居留许可有效期届满前至少30日提出。
工作许可和居留许可属于两项不同的审批，且各自有不同的截止日期——持有有效的工作许可并不会延长居留许可本身三十天的期限。
- 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.
- 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.
- Extensions are capped (Article 29): the total extension cannot exceed the stay period originally marked on the visa.
- 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.
- Review window (Article 30): the exit-entry administration examines the application and decides within 15 days of receiving the materials.
- 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.
- Check current local requirements before you file: the National Immigration Administration website, or the 12367 immigration service hotline.