Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China

2017-12-08

What is the difference between permanent residence and settlement?

2017-12-08

The original Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners clarifies the concepts of settlement and permanent residence.

Validity period, number of entries and duration of each stay of Chinese visa

2017-12-08

Z Visa

2017-09-28

Issued to those who intend to work in China.

X2 Visa

2017-09-28

Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of no more than 180 days.

X1 Visa

2017-09-28

Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of more than 180 days.

S2 Visa

2017-09-28

Issued to those who intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters.　The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days. "family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.