Foreigners holding stay permits who are unable to leave the country within the validity period of their stay permits due to objective reasons may apply for a renewal of their stay permits. The application materials and renewal requirements shall be handled in accordance with the above-mentioned provisions.

Foreigners whose stay permits are lost, damaged or stolen/robbed shall submit a certification of passport loss report or a note from the embassy or consulate of their country in China and a new valid passport or other international travel documents, and a stay permit for the corresponding period can be reissued.