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[lollercauster]

Oh, I'm ready.



Can I borrow $200?

[Russell123]

In Guangxi, it's no problem getting a z visa and residency permit after ariving on an F or L visa, depending on how well-connected your school is, or whether they are willing to 'pay a little extra'. As with most regulations in China, you can pay your way past a lot of red tape.

I came on an L, and it was no problem. I got a brand new streamlined residency certificate, had to attend a big ceremony at the local party compound (and was on local tv and in the newspaper) despite the fact that technically I barely qualified for it and my school had to 'pay a little extra' to get it for me in time. Welcome to China!

Still, you're taking a risk, and it can make for a nervous first month as your visa's expiry date looms near.

[englishgibson]

Good post above, Russell...........too bad that we cannot count on those "schools' connections" prior to our arrivals though
By the way Russell, that "residency certificate" sounds rather strange to me, and forgive me please...... but you make it sound like you've got some kind of extra or shall I say "special" document there....as far as I know residency is a STICKER to our passports as a valid official document
Now, are you talking about your RESIDENCY STICKER in your passport that you've got?

MY "L" (obtained in China) was converted in Guanxi more than a year ago and the same way as Russell's, although I kept a "low profile" and without any advertising or special events' attendance then

Cheers and beers

[Russell123]

[englishgibson]

Russell, that residency you've got is rather interesting. Then, those "pretty girls" at that event there must've been as interesting too
Anyway, I am in Guanxi (Nanning) too.

Cheers and beers