How can expats extend their stay in Shanghai on an M-type Chinese visa?
Expats entering China on an M-type visa who need to extend their stay should submit their passport, along with an official application letter from the inviting organization to the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau for processing.
(Source: Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau)
Step 1
Open Alipay and search for "支付宝学生验证 Alipay Student Verification". Click to access the Alipay Student Verification mini program.
Step 2
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your school, expected graduation date, student status information, degree and mode of study for verification. If your basic information does not pass verification, you will be prompted to enter your online student status verification code.
Step 3
For further assistance, click the three dots in the top right corner and select "Customer Service" to inquire about specific procedures.
Scan the following QR code to learn more:
Note: According to the Vehicle Management Office, there are currently no official English reference materials available for exam preparations. We recommend using apps like "驾考宝典" for self-study.
(Sources: Traffic Police Corps of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, Vehicle Management Office)
If China is not listed on the back of your APEC Business Travel Card, this indicates that the visa-exemption arrangement between the two countries has not been established. To visit China, you will need to go through the standard visa applications process. You may also wish to contact the issuing authority for your card to confirm whether China's absence on the card is due to an oversight or because the service has not been enabled.
For more details on visa requirements and the applications process, please scan the following QR code:
(Source: Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government)
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