sherman11235 Posted February 14, 2008 at 09:20 AM Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 at 09:20 AM Question: I want to live in China for the coming semester, so I applied at BLCU just to get the F visa application form so I can get the 6 month visa. Should I be worried about BLCU trying to revoke my visa once I get it, since I won't actually be studying there? Please tell me what you think! thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiao Kui Posted February 14, 2008 at 01:17 PM Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 at 01:17 PM so I applied at BLCU just to get the F visa application form so I can get the 6 month visa. Why would you do that? Can't you get an F visa without studying? I thought X visa was for studying and F was the cool blanket visa which you could use to do most anything. Why does BCLU give applications for F visas? I ask because I'm planning on applying for F visa next time I go to China - I'm done with studying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianlondon Posted February 14, 2008 at 02:37 PM Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 at 02:37 PM My understanding is ... you need a JW202 form (a letter of invitation from a school) to apply for am F visa at an embassy. Such as I did in London. If you want an F visa just wink-wink, then you have to go to Hong Kong to get it. This information may have changed recently! As to the original question ... it's a good one. Theoretically they'd tell the PSB that you were a no-show and when you left the country 6 months later they'd ask you awkward questions at the airport. To be honest, I'm not sure if BLCU is that organised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandeX Posted February 15, 2008 at 03:47 AM Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 at 03:47 AM Why not get a 6 month or 1 year tourist visa, and not have to have any potential issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianlondon Posted February 16, 2008 at 05:25 AM Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 at 05:25 AM Because they don't have 6 month or 12 month tourist visas. I'm right, aren't I? If not, why do we (ie me!) all waste our time applying for F visas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandeX Posted February 17, 2008 at 02:16 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 at 02:16 AM I have a 1 year tourist visa with 120 day entries. It is the standard given to all applicants from the USA now since last August. Experience for other nationalities may vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianlondon Posted February 17, 2008 at 06:00 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 at 06:00 AM So ... it's only valid for 3 months, then you need to leave. Same as getting four 3-month tourist visas then, except cheaper I assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imron Posted February 17, 2008 at 10:47 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 at 10:47 AM So ... it's only valid for 3 monthsOr 4 months for those who can do math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianlondon Posted February 17, 2008 at 11:24 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 at 11:24 AM It turns out to be valid for 4 months even if you can't do math; I'd just end up wasting a month each time ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman11235 Posted February 17, 2008 at 12:36 PM Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 at 12:36 PM thanks everyone, but I'm still confused! has anyone ever actually done this before? (i.e. applied for an F visa and then been a no-show at the place that "accepted" you?) it's just that, as an American, I can't just get a *wink wink* F visa in HK, nor is there anything longer than a 30 day tourist visa. so unless I want to go to HK every month, it seems like this is the only thing to do. does anyone know, what's the worst thing that they'd do to me at the airport? would it just be a question or two, or are we looking at a big huge fine? thanks everyone again for your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extrapages Posted February 24, 2008 at 07:25 AM Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 at 07:25 AM thanks everyone, but I'm still confused! has anyone ever actually done this before? (i.e. applied for an F visa and then been a no-show at the place that "accepted" you?) it's just that, as an American, I can't just get a *wink wink* F visa in HK, nor is there anything longer than a 30 day tourist visa. so unless I want to go to HK every month, it seems like this is the only thing to do. does anyone know, what's the worst thing that they'd do to me at the airport? would it just be a question or two, or are we looking at a big huge fine?thanks everyone again for your input! honestly, i think the school will revoke the visa - UNLESS you show up to register, pay the tuition... and THEN not show up for classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muyongshi Posted February 24, 2008 at 09:53 AM Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 at 09:53 AM And honestly you can make it harder for all those that want to get a visa to go study as they start to become suspicious or not wanting to deal with the fake ones...Possibly done through higher costs, stricter enforcement. For our sake, please don't do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandeX Posted February 25, 2008 at 04:40 AM Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 at 04:40 AM thanks everyone, but I'm still confused! has anyone ever actually done this before? (i.e. applied for an F visa and then been a no-show at the place that "accepted" you?) it's just that, as an American, I can't just get a *wink wink* F visa in HK, nor is there anything longer than a 30 day tourist visa. so unless I want to go to HK every month, it seems like this is the only thing to do. does anyone know, what's the worst thing that they'd do to me at the airport? would it just be a question or two, or are we looking at a big huge fine?thanks everyone again for your input! Are you actually reading the replies posted??? All americans since August last year can get a no questions asked 1 year multiple entry tourist visa with 120 day entries. That means you get 4 months, then you have to cross the border to HK or Macau for a few hours, then you get another 4 months in country. repeatable for up to 1 year. I got mine here: http://www.visarite.com/touristvisa.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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