Hello everybody,

who knows EXACTLY how to count the 30 days?
1. Do i have to count the arrival day, too?

2. Do I have to leave China on the 30rd day or can I leave on the day after the end of my visa?

I know, I can extend my Visa twice, but for me it is important to know, how to count correct!

Thank you very much!

You do not count any days. The PSB office will give you the day they decide and you will probably lose a day or so.

If your visa says Dec 11, that is the last day you can be here. You must leave before midnight on Dec 11.

Be careful when applying for an extension, as it is valid from date of application/issue. If you apply a week early, you lose that week.

You can, I believe, apply for an extension on the last day as once the application is being processed you are covered. Make sure not to turn up at 5pm if you do this, in case of missing paperwork/photo/photocopies (does happen).

If you need to book cheap flights now, I would ere on the side of caution and book tickets a couple of days before you think you have to.

I would also have a back up plan in case I did not get the second extension.

my visa doesnt say a final day. I have just a arrival day (stamp October 29th) and 30 days Visa. Does the 2012/10/29 count, too? Or do I have to count 10/30 = First day?

If you arrived on the 29th, that's the first day.

Your first day is the stamp date.

thanks!