This guide is for foreign nationals applying to have their ordinary visas extended, replaced, or reissued after entering China.

How to apply

Online appointment

Open the Government Online-Offline Shanghai website, go to the "出入境专栏 Exit-entry Services" section, then select "Extension, Renewal, or Reissuance of Visas".

Select the type of visa application, then select the district (or city) where you want to submit it.

Fill in your basic information, including your name, mobile number, and passport number. And choose the service center where you want to submit the application and the date and time slot for the appointment. Confirm and submit the information.

You will receive a notification about your appointment.

In-person submission

You will generally need to go to the service center to submit your application at the scheduled time.

Check the documents required for visa extension, replacement, or reissuance on the website of the Exit-Entry Administration Corps of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau.

For office hours and locations, check Shanghai exit-entry bureau locations and business hours.

Immigration hotline: 021-12367

Sources: Exit-Entry Administration Corps of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau, National Immigration Administration