If you hold a Z 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 visa
2. One recently-taken two-inch, bareheaded, full-faced photo
3. Foreigner Temporary Residence Form (get from local police station where you located)
4. Resignation certificate with previous employer
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 2200
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3 months and 1 entry F Visa
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About 10 days
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About RMB 2200
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6 months and 0 entry F Visa
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About 10 days
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About RMB 2900
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6 months and 1 entry F Visa
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About 10 days
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About RMB 2900
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6 months and 2 entries F Visa
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About 10 days
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About RMB 3200
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6 months and multi-entries F Visa
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About 10 days
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About RMB 3200
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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.
