How many days can Japanese nationals stay in China?

The specific length of stay depends on the type of visa. Japanese children who apply for entry and residence for reasons such as foster care need to apply for a "Q 1" visa. Holders of "Q 1" visa must go through residence formalities with the local public security organ within 30 days from the date of entry.

Moreover, Japanese children have to apply for visas before entering the country. Foreigners entering the country should apply for visas from foreign visa agencies. At the time of entry, passports or other international travel documents, visas or other entry permits shall be submitted to the entry-exit frontier inspection authorities. They are not allowed to enter the country without valid entry and exit documents.

With reference to Article 15 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration, foreigners entering the country shall apply for visas from overseas visa authorities, unless otherwise stipulated in this Law.

Referring to Article 24 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration, foreigners entering the country shall submit their passports or other international travel documents, visas or other entry permits to the entry-exit frontier inspection authorities, and can only enter the country after fulfilling the prescribed procedures.

Extended data

Chinese visas are divided into diplomatic visas, courtesy visas, official visas and ordinary visas, among which ordinary visas are mainly divided into:

(1) "C" visa: issued to international train attendants, crew members of international aircraft, crew members of international navigation ships and their accompanying families, and automobile drivers engaged in international road transport.

(2) "D" visa: issued to those who go to China for permanent residence.

(3) "F" visa: issued to persons who go to China for exchange, visit, inspection and other activities.

(4) "G" visa: issued to persons passing through China.

(5) "J 1" visa: issued to foreign resident journalists who are resident in news organizations in China (staying for more than 180 days).

(6) "J2" visa: issued to foreign journalists who go to China for short-term coverage (the stay time shall not exceed 180 days).

(7) "L" visa: issued to tourists visiting China.

(8) "M" visa: issued to persons going to China for business and trade activities.

Visa "Q 1": issued to family members of China citizens (spouses, parents, children, children's spouses, brothers and sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, spouses' parents) and foreigners with permanent residency in China (spouses, parents, children, children's spouses, brothers and sisters, parents).

And those who apply for entry and residence for reasons such as foster care.

Q2 visa: issued to relatives of China citizens living in China who come to visit relatives in China for a short period (no more than 180 days) and relatives of foreigners with permanent residency in China.

(Xi) "R" visa: issued to foreign high-level talents needed in China and urgently needed specialized talents.

(XII) "S 1" visa: issued to the spouses and parents of foreigners visiting relatives in China for a long time (180 days or more), children under the age of 18, and parents of spouses of foreigners who have to stay in China for work, study and other reasons.

(XIII) "S2" visa: issued to family members (spouses, parents, children, children's spouses, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, spouses' parents) of foreigners visiting relatives in China for a short period (not exceeding 180 days) and those who need to stay in China for other private matters.

X 1 visa: issued to those who study in China for a long time (180 days or more).

(15) "x2" visa: issued to those who study in China for a short period (no more than 180 days).

(XVI) "Z" visa: issued to people working in China.

According to Article 25 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), foreigners are not allowed to enter the country under any of the following circumstances:

(1) Failing to hold a valid exit-entry certificate or refusing or evading border inspection;

(2) Under the circumstances specified in Items 1 to 4 of Paragraph 1 of Article 21 of this Law;

(three) may engage in activities inconsistent with the visa type after entry;

(4) Other circumstances in which entry is prohibited by laws and administrative regulations.

For those who are not allowed to enter the country, the entry-exit frontier inspection organ may not explain the reasons.

Refer to the Exit and Entry Administration Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)? Article 30. If the visa held by foreigners indicates that they need to apply for residence certificates after entering the country, they shall, within 30 days from the date of entry, apply to the exit-entry administration department of the public security organ of the local people's government at or above the county level for the Alien Residence Certificate.

To apply for a foreigner's residence certificate, you should submit your passport or other international travel documents, as well as relevant materials about the reasons for applying, and keep biometric information such as fingerprints. The exit-entry administration department of the public security organ shall examine and make a decision within 15 days from the date of receiving the application materials, and issue residence certificates of corresponding categories and duration for foreigners according to the reasons for residence.

Foreigners' work and residence certificates are valid for at least 90 days and at most 5 years; The validity period of the non-work residence permit is at least 180 days and at most 5 years.

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National Immigration Bureau-People's Republic of China (PRC) Exit and Entry Administration Law