After passport renewal, Shanghai foreigners must transfer a valid visa within 10 days or risk an overstay record. We completed one case in 2 working days.
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10-Day Deadline for Visa Transfer with Expired Work Visa – He Misunderstood the Process
Client Background
A Japanese national working in Shanghai recently renewed his passport, which was about to expire. Under Chinese immigration regulations, when a foreigner obtains a new passport, they must transfer their valid visa from the old passport to the new one within 10 days.
What We Found
Timing was tight – and the client had misunderstood the process.
His work-type residence permit was also approaching its expiration date. However, he believed he could simply apply for a renewal directly. That wasn't the case.
The correct sequence was:
First: Transfer the visa to the new passport number.
Then: Apply for work permit and residence permit renewal.
Missing the 10-day transfer window would result in an overstay record – which could seriously impact future visa applications in China. With the clock ticking, the client faced a real compliance risk.
What We Did
We moved fast.
We immediately prepared the required application letter and all supporting documents for the visa transfer. At the same time, we secured an appointment at the exit-entry administration bureau for the very next business day – ensuring the process stayed on track.
The Result
From the moment we took on the case to the completion of the visa transfer, the entire process took just 2 working days.
The client's new passport now holds a valid visa sticker, with no overstay record. He can now proceed with his work permit and residence permit renewal applications – with full compliance and peace of mind.
The client highly appreciated our quick response and precise handling.
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