A Canadian national overstayed his work visa by 42 days after his employment ended. Because he voluntarily reported to the exit-entry authority, he received a fine of ¥10,000 instead of detention and was allowed to exit normally without an entry ban.

The party, a Canadian national, held a work-type residence permit tied to his employer. After resigning in February 2023, he failed to change his status or leave China within the required period, mistakenly believing he had a 60-day grace period. Upon realizing the overstay of 42 days, he voluntarily reported to the local exit-entry administration with proof of his resignation date, apartment lease, and a booked flight ticket.

The exit-entry administration determined the conduct constituted illegal residence under Article 78 of the Exit-Entry Administration Law. Considering the voluntary reporting, cooperative attitude, and absence of other violations, the authority imposed the maximum fine of ¥10,000 (¥500/day capped) in lieu of administrative detention, and ordered him to exit within 10 days. No 10-year entry ban was imposed, and he successfully obtained a new work visa later that year.

一名加拿大籍人士在离职后签证逾期42天。因其主动向出入境管理部门报告，被处以1万元罚款而非拘留，并获准正常离境，未被限制再次入境。