Chapter VIII Other Provisions

Article 52 Aliens who wish to apply for an extension of or a change in various types of visa and certificate shall go through the following procedures:(1) to present for examination their passports and visas and other certificates;(2) to fill in the application form for extension or change;(3) to provide certifying documents relating to extension or change.

Article 53 Aliens who apply for various types of visas and certificates, or for an extension of or a change in their visas and certificates, must pay fees for visas and certificates according to relevant regulations. The schedule of fees for various types of visas and certificates shall be drawn up by the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Personnel from a country that has signed an agreement with the Chinese government on the fees for visas shall follow the relevant agreement.

Article 54 Foreign children under 16 years of age sharing the same passport with their parents or guardians who come to China with their parents or guardians need not go through the procedures for entry, transit, residence or travel separately.

Article 55 In the event that the visas and certificates issued by the Chinese government and held by aliens are lost or damaged, the holders shall immediately report to the entry-exit control department of the local public security bureau and apply for a reissue. Aliens who have lost the residence permits for aliens shall publish an announcement in a local newspaper to declare the lost permits invalid.

Article 56 The format of the various types of visas, certificates and application forms, as mentioned in these Rules, shall be made out separately by the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Article 57 These Rules shall go into effect as of the date of promulgation.

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