what is the difference of residence permit and ordinary visa

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what is the difference of residence permit and ordinary visa
Sep 8, 2013 20:26
guest11648	what is the difference of residence permit compare to chinese visa with a multiple entry? any disadvantage and advantage between the two? Thanks

Sep 8, 2013 21:07

GUEST78954

There are two kinds of residence permits, temporary and permanent ones. The temporary one is issued to those who hold X or Z visas. For the permanent residence permits, please read this page.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/information.htm

Compared with multiple visas, the holder of residence permits can enter and leave China easily within the validity of his/her residence permit. If you hold a multiple entry visa, you need to exit China when your duration of visa expires every time.

Sep 9, 2013 02:07

GUEST11648

To Guest 78954

Hi is this the same also before with the L spouse visa that not required to do an in and out of the territory as long the visa is still valid and can be renewed inside china as well?

As per new regulation is concern in order to avail this as a spouse i need apply the residence permit so that no need for me to do an exit and entry frequently?
And applied it 15 days before the visa expired or 30 days?
Thanks

Sep 11, 2013 20:56	#3
GUEST35153	i just got my marriage license in china. what do i do in order to get a marriage visa?

Sep 11, 2013 21:57	#4
GUEST4423	Quote: Originally Posted by GUEST35153 i just got my marriage license in china. what do i do in order to get a marriage visa? Where are you now? If you are in China, go to the local PSB and see if you can apply for a Q type one. If you are in your country, go to the Chinese embassy to apply for it.

Sep 12, 2013 22:48	#5
GUEST00247	i am in beijing, china. i was told to take my marriage license, passport photos and passport to the american embassy. i have a z visa and want to change it to marriage visa or residence visa. i am not sure what it is called.

Sep 15, 2013 02:15

GUEST7878

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Originally Posted by GUEST00247

i am in beijing, china. i was told to take my marriage license, passport photos and passport to the american embassy. i have a z visa and want to change it to marriage visa or residence visa. i am not sure what it is called.

I am confused. If you want to apply for a Chinese visa, why did they ask you to go to the American embassy? How long is your Z visa? If you want to change your Z to Q type, you'd better think it twice. THere are two kinds of Q, Q1 and Q2. One is less than 180 days, the other one is more than 180 days. I don't know which you will be granted with.

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