Family members of international students can apply to the Chinese embassy (consulate) in a foreign country for an L visa to stay for the duration of the study in China with an offer issued by the enrollment institution of higher education. The exit and entry department of the public security organ can handle visa extension for the accompanying family members of international students upon receiving the offer issued by the enrollment institution of higher education. Accompanying family members shall not stay in China beyond the time limit specified in the residence permit of international students.