How long does it take to apply the label?

Legal analysis: Usually the last step is to pass the immigration review, which requires the applicant to send the passport and return it with a label. This process takes 6-8 months.

Legal basis: "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Exit and Entry Administration of Citizens"

Article 5 When Chinese citizens leave the country for private matters, they shall file a complaint with the public security organs of the city or county where their registered residence is located. Applications may be approved except for the circumstances specified in Article 8 of this Law. When a Chinese citizen applies to leave the country for private matters, the public security organ shall make a decision of approval or disapproval within the specified time and notify the applicant.

Article 6 When Chinese citizens leave the country on official business, the dispatching department shall apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the local foreign affairs department authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for exit documents.

Article 7 When seafarers leave the country for the purpose of performing tasks, the Port Supervision Bureau or the port supervision authorized by the Port Supervision Bureau shall apply for exit documents.