How long is the visa valid for?

The validity period of a visa needs to be analyzed according to the type of visa:

1. The validity period of a visa issued abroad is generally 3 months, 6 months or other times;

2. The length of stay of a visa in the country of entry is related to the type of visa. Generally, tourist visas range from 7 days, 14 days, 30 days, and 59 days;

3. The validity period of transit visas is generally shorter. , mostly within 1 week.

What is the visa application process?

The visa application process is as follows:

1. Bring your passport and documents related to the purpose of application;

< p>2. Fill in the visa application form;

3. If required, an interview is required at the embassy;

4. Submit the visa application form and supporting materials to the domestic competent authority for review and approval;

5. After the review, the competent department will notify the consulate of the country of the approval opinion;

6. If the review agrees, the visa will be issued. If the review fails, the applicant will be notified.

Legal basis: Article 17 of the "Implementation Rules of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China"

The passport of the People's Republic of China is valid for 5 years. Two extensions, each time not exceeding 5 years. Application for extension should be made before the expiry of the passport validity.

In foreign countries, passport extensions shall be handled by Chinese diplomatic missions, consular offices or other overseas agencies authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the country, passport extensions for Chinese citizens who have settled abroad shall be handled by the public security departments (bureaus) of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government and their authorized exit and entry administration departments of public security organs; passport extensions for citizens living in the country before leaving the country shall be handled by the original issuing authority or the exit-entry administration department of the public security bureau in the place of residence.