FAQ for Foreigners Overstaying Visa in China - 2

Q: What should I do if a foreign employee enters the country with a Z visa and the visa expires for nearly 10 days because he/she did not pay attention to the validity period of the visa's stay? A: First of all, according to Article 78 of the Exit-Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China, a foreigner who illegally resides in the country shall be given a warning, and if the circumstances are serious, he/she shall be sentenced to a fine of 500 yuan for each day of illegal residence, not exceeding 10,000 yuan in total, or to detention of not less than five days and not more than 15 days. However, since this time you come to China to actually carry out your work, according to the experience, the result of this visa expiration is to apply for a new stay visa valid for one month after the penalty is imposed, and the validity of the visa will be given to the immigration authorities for 10 or 30 days according to the actual situation. Then apply for a work visa again. Remember that it seems simple visa expiration, but in fact, if not dealt with in time, the consequences are very serious.