How long can you stay abroad with a business visa?

1. Business visas allow you to stay in different countries for different periods of time. Within the validity period of the visa, the destination country allows you to stay abroad as long as you want, up to about 3 months. Business visa mainly refers to the on-site inspection or negotiation by relevant personnel to engage in investment, trade, conferences, exhibitions, labor services, etc. in the destination country for official business or personal reasons. Such persons are required to hold a business visit visa when entering the destination country.

2. Required materials for applying for a business visa

1. A completed short-term visa application form, with a close photo of the form;

2. The passport must be valid for three months beyond the validity period of the visa applied for, and a copy of the personal information page of the passport must be attached;

3. A formal letter of introduction issued by the Chinese company (address, phone number, and fax number must be indicated) , the applicant’s position, purpose of going to France and guarantee of return) and business license (original, copy and translation);

4. Invitation letter from business partners in business visa countries, which needs to state: plan Length of stay; purpose, agenda and itinerary.

5. Financial guarantee (reflected in the invitation letter in the form of a letter of guarantee or other forms);

6. Written proof from the inviter or employer that the applicant has international medical insurance (Health insurance, accident insurance), if this certificate cannot be provided, the visa applicant must purchase medical insurance with an insurance amount of no less than 300,000 yuan;

7. Chinese citizens must provide the original and translated copy of their household registration book. ;

8. Air ticket reservations and hotel reservations that are consistent with the applicant’s stay in the Schengen area (if the applicant also wants to travel to other countries in the Schengen area).

Legal Basis

Article 16 of the "Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China" Visas are divided into diplomatic visas, courtesy visas, official visas and ordinary visas. Diplomatic and official visas will be issued to foreigners who enter the country for diplomatic and official purposes; and courtesy visas will be issued to foreigners who require courtesy due to their special status. The scope and issuance methods of diplomatic visas, courtesy visas and official visas are stipulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ordinary visas of corresponding categories will be issued to foreigners entering the country for work, study, family visits, tourism, business activities, talent introduction and other non-diplomatic and official reasons. The categories and issuance methods of ordinary visas are stipulated by the State Council.

Article 29: If the period of stay indicated on the visa held by a foreigner does not exceed 180 days, the holder shall stay in China based on the visa and in accordance with the period of stay indicated on the visa.

If you need to extend the period of stay in your visa, you should apply to the exit and entry administration agency of the public security organ of the local people's government at or above the county level in the place of stay seven days before the expiration of the period of stay indicated on the visa, and submit relevant materials for the application as required. . After review, if the reasons for the extension are reasonable and sufficient, the period of stay will be extended; if the period of stay is not extended, the person must leave the country on time.

When extending the visa period of stay, the cumulative period of stay shall not exceed the original period of stay specified on the visa.