How to apply and extend a tourist visa for Shanghai
If you are coming to Shanghai on holiday, you may need to apply for an L (tourist) visa before you arrive. You should keep the following in mind before applying.
How to apply for a tourist visa for Shanghai
Who can apply:
Foreigners traveling to the continental mainland.
How to apply:
You can apply for a visa online at the Shanghai Visa Application Service Center.
Required documents:
- Original passport
- A visa application form completed online, printed and signed by hand
- A color passport photo taken within the last 6 months
- Confirmation of round-trip flight reservation and itinerary in China
- Hotel reservation booking test in China
- A travel invitation letter (Optional)
If you encounter any problems during the visa application process, you can contact the Shanghai Exit-Entry Administration Office. The specific information is as follows:
The Entry and Exit Administration of the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau
- Address: No. 1500 Minsheng Road, Pudong New Area
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m.
- Phone: 021-12367
- Official Web site
Tips: How to extend your tourist visa in Shanghai
If you need to continue your stay in Shanghai after your visa expires, you must apply for an extension or renewal at least three days before your visa expires.
Method 1: Extend your tourist visa directly at the Entry and Exit Administration
You can apply to the Exit and Entry Administration of the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau. The specific information is as follows:
Entry and Exit Administration of the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau
- Address: No. 1500 Minsheng Road, Pudong New Area
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m.
- Phone: 021-12367
- Official Web site
Method 2: Extend your tourist visa online
Step 1: Make an appointment for visa extension, renewal, and reissuance through the “Suishenban” APP (随申办).
(Scan QR code to download)
Step 2:: Log in to the Suishenban app and switch to the “International Version” on the homepage.
Step 3:: Select the type of visa and continue with the next step.
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