Can I change my residence permit for visa free entry? Generally, after visa free entry, I cannot directly change my residence permit.
Generally speaking, visa free entry usually means that foreigners can enter and stay in China for a short period of time without a visa under certain conditions. However, this short-term stay is usually for temporary purposes such as tourism, business visits, etc., and is not directly equivalent to a residence permit.
A residence permit is a document that allows foreigners to reside in China for a long period of time, usually related to their long-term purposes such as work, study, and reunion in China. Therefore, it is not common to directly renew a residence permit after visa free entry, and it does not comply with general policy regulations.
If foreigners wish to reside in China for a long time after visa free entry, they usually need to meet certain conditions and apply for the corresponding visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate abroad.
For foreigners who have already entered China without a visa and wish to renew their residence permit, they usually need to apply for the corresponding visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate according to their residence purpose and plan after leaving the country, and apply for a residence permit according to legal procedures after entering the country.
