[Amorto]

Thanks guys for the China pro-tips over the past few days.

From your ideas i have decided that i will

– Skirt tourist viasa’s to last me until student acceptance noticed are sent out.
– Work privately/informally teaching English. As working for a company comes not only with contract time frame issues, visa legality, and a less flexible lifestyle.

I do have one more question now though. I am planning on renting a house direct from a landlord. When i go down to the local police station to inform them where i am living, will i have issues RE renting an apartment on a tourist visa? Should i just pretend i’m staying with a friend or…..?

Cheers,
Andy

[Amorto]

Chinese Pod!

Essentially a study Chinese podcast. Probably the best study method i’ve used so far.

Quite a few different levels to match existing language ability. Discusses China topics related to living in China in Chinese.

It’s actually a paid subscription that has many features.

But you can find the podcast only online in various places for free.

[Amorto]

Ah awesome. Thanks all for the information!

Update
– I went to the Chengdu Visa office this morning. They told me that i could extend my tourist visa once for a period of 30 days for 116RMB. (maybe miscommunication, are you sure twice is possible Rick?)
– Still looking for appropriate Mandarin courses in Chengdu that suit the timeframe.
– Now also considering an extension and then a HK Visa run.

Regarding the HK run. Is this still possible though? I was under the impression that they started stricter regulation of this mid last year?

Furthermore, if i did go, do you think they would be okay issuing me a new 90 day tourist back to back? Surely they would know i am not just a tourist when i originally had 90 days, got a 30 day extension and then was asking for a further 90 days??

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