If you hold an L Visa now and want to get an F Visa during its validity period, you should notice the following three matters.
Application Documents
1. Valid passport and copies
2. Official letter from the organization
3. Foreign students should submit “Visa Application for Study in China" (JW201/202), letter of admission and Physical Examination Record for Foreigners
5. One recently-taken two-inch, bareheaded, full-faced photo
Application Procedure
1. Submit passport, visa and credentials.
2. Fill in Visa Alteration Application Form
3. Provide related proof materials for Alteration
4. Pay visa and certification fees according to the prescribed rates.
Processing Time and Fee
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Type
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Time
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Fee
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3 months and 0 entry F Visa
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About 10 days
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About RMB 1600
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3 months and 1 entry F Visa
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About 10 days
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About RMB 1600
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6 months and 0 entry F Visa
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About 10 days
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About RMB 2300
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6 months and 1 entry F Visa
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About 10 days
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About RMB 2300
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6 months and 2 entries F Visa
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About 10 days
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About RMB 2400
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6 months and multi-entries F Visa
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About 10 days
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About RMB 2600
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Advantages to get F visa
1. Time needed to handle is very short.
2. Documents needed are few.
3. Price is comparatively low.
Disadvantage to get F visa
1. Not allowed to work in China(Chinese law)
2. Must leave China after living for one year(Chinese law)
3. Generally, it can get at most 6 month extension every time. So it needs at least 2 extensions.