Skip to content

Ikky In China

Discover culture, navigate daily life, and thrive in the Middle Kingdom

Primary Menu
  • Living in China
    • Visa Guide
    • Housing
    • Banking & Money
    • Healthcare
    • Education
    • Permanent Residence
  • Business & Career
    • Job Opportunities
    • Business Culture
    • Networking
  • Travel & Culture
    • Flights to China
    • Cultural Guide
    • Language Learning
  • About Us
  • Login
  • Home
  • 2023
  • April
  • 17
  • China Visa: A How To Understand The Number Of Entries, Period Of Stay, And Validity
  • China

China Visa: A How To Understand The Number Of Entries, Period Of Stay, And Validity

Ikky Ma April 17, 2023
Q2_Chinese_Visa

In this post, we will explain the connection between the number of entries, period of stay, and validity listed on your China visa.

Validity: The timeframe during which the holder is permitted to enter China.

Entries: How many times the visa holder may enter China while the visa is still valid.

Duration of stay: The maximum amount of time a visa holder is permitted to spend in China during each visit, and it starts counting the day after arrival.

Notes:

  • The visa is no longer valid if:
    • All permissible entries have been made.
    • The validity period has already passed, even if there are still unclaimed entries.
  • If another trip to China is anticipated, the visa holder should submit an application for a new visa in either scenario.
  • There are three kinds of entries:
    • 01: Single
    • 02: Double
    • M: Multiple
  • If the permitted entries on the visa have not been used up, the holder is permitted to enter China at any time before its validity expires (allowed to enter China before midnight Beijing Time on the last date of its validity).
  • The planned length of the holder’s stay in China cannot exceed the duration specified in the visa.
  • For holders of X1, Q1, Z, D, or J1 visas, the duration of stay will be showing as 000 which means that 30 days from the date of entry, they must go through the process of acquiring a residence permit at the local public security bureau in China.

About the Author

Ikky Ma

Administrator

This page features all articles and posts by Ikky, the owner of the blog named ikkyinchina.com

Visit Website View All Posts

Post navigation

Previous: PIPL: Understanding China’s Personal Information Protection Law
Next: China Social Insurance: Which countries have exemptions for its citizens?

Related Stories

China Railway
  • China

China Railway Enhances “Rail Easy” Loyalty Program for Young Travelers

Ikky Ma October 21, 2025
China Visa Policy Updates
  • China

China visa policy updates October 2025

Ikky Ma October 19, 2025
China Eastern Airbus a330-200
  • China

Flights to China from India: Shanghai–Delhi Relaunch 2025

Ikky Ma October 18, 2025

You may have missed

China Railway
  • China

China Railway Enhances “Rail Easy” Loyalty Program for Young Travelers

Ikky Ma October 21, 2025
China Visa Policy Updates
  • China

China visa policy updates October 2025

Ikky Ma October 19, 2025
China Eastern Airbus a330-200
  • China

Flights to China from India: Shanghai–Delhi Relaunch 2025

Ikky Ma October 18, 2025
Day trips from Chengdu
  • China

Day trips from Chengdu: quick guide and full itineraries

Ikky Ma October 17, 2025
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • YouTube