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

2017-12-08

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

2017-12-08

Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners

2017-12-08

Port visas

2017-12-08

M Visa

2017-09-28

Issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities.

Q1 Visa

2017-09-28

Issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days. "Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

Q2 Visa

2017-09-28

Issued to those who intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence in China. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.