Beijing via WikipediaI just stumbled into this weblog Travelpod with a section focusing on the China visa troubles with some information that was new for me. No clue yet how reliable the information is but this one was worth noting and based on the publication The Beijinger:1. No more L or F visa extensions after July 1st, 2008 (not even 30 days)So: no extension anymore after June 30! Note that it is not sure whether this will also apply outside Beijing, often local regulations can vary a lot.
"Under normal circumstances, most passport holders could get extensions for 30 days simply by paying a fee. Extensions and visas valid up to July 1 can be obtained, not beyond. This is what I have been told by 3 visa agents in Beijing," writes a user on the LP Thorntree "Visa Sticky" thread). Reports are generally saying that after June 30th there will be no more visa extensions. If you arrive after 1 July, you will only get 30 days with no option of extensions until some time in fall. "Interns and short-term project workers are required to apply for a Z visa if an uninterrupted stay in China is required," reports the Beijinger.
That is only part of the new fun being reported here. The entries are not dated, so it is hard to figure out when they came into force.
Update: I only found this very useful section in The Beijinger on visas just now. Rather comprehensive and interesting debates in the comment section.
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