How many times can I enter and leave China on a Z visa that expires in November 2008??

Question

Hi,

I am currently living and working in China on a Z visa. I have already left once to go to Canada back in January and will be leaving again next week.

Is there a max amount of times you can leave China on a Z visa and then re-enter?

Answer 1

Don't you think it would be better to ask the Chinese Embassy instead of asking someone on Yahoo you don't even know and have no way of knowing if they know what they are talking about? If you violate the laws of China you could be deported by them or worse go to jail. Call or go to the embassy as soon as you can.

Answer 2

Your z visa will say, 000.  You CANNOT leave China during this period until AFTER you have underwent residence formailities.  

Once you have the residence permit, you can come and go as you like.  But you had better not leave before or during the z visa period or you will have to go through the entire visa application process again.    Keep your original documents.

Answer 3

Read the visa.  It tells you right on it how many times you can enter.  If it says 'multiple' instead of a specific number, then you can enter as many times as you wish.