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¿Puedo extender mi estancia de 30 días sin visa dentro de China?
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⚠️ SYMPTOM
Ingresaste bajo el esquema de 30 días sin visa y necesitas más tiempo, pero no quieres salir de China.
🔍 MOST LIKELY CAUSE
La estancia de 30 días sin visa es de entrada única y no se puede extender dentro de China continental — es un límite estricto.
✓ HOW TO FIX
Sal a Hong Kong, Macau o a un tercer país (Tailandia, Japón, Vietnam) y vuelve a ingresar para reiniciar el contador de 30 días. Alternativamente, solicita una L visa en un consulado chino en el extranjero y reingresa con esa.
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