How long is the general visa valid?

The general visa is valid for three months, and some countries issue entry visas valid for one month.

The validity period of a visa is the period of time that the holder is allowed to enter the country from the date of issuance of the visa. After this period, the visa is invalid. Generally, countries issue entry visas valid for three months, and some countries issue entry visas valid for one month. Some countries have strict restrictions on the validity of visas. The validity period of transit visas is generally short.

The process of visa application for going abroad is as follows:

1. Submit a valid passport;

2. Submit all kinds of documents related to the application, such as proof of one's birth, marital status, education background, work experience, etc.

3. Fill in and submit the visa application form. Different visas have different forms, and most of them should be filled out in foreign languages and provide their own photos at the same time;

4. Go to the Chinese embassy or consulate to meet with officials. Some countries stipulate that all immigrant applicants must be interviewed before making a decision; Some countries also stipulate that an interview is also required to apply for a non-immigrant visa;

5. The embassy or consulate shall submit the completed visa application forms and necessary supporting materials to the competent domestic departments for examination and approval. The embassies and consulates of a few countries have the right to issue visas directly, but they still have to be reported to the domestic record;

6. After going to the competent department of the country to conduct the necessary audit, inform the embassy or consulate in that country of the examination and approval opinions. If you agree, a visa will be issued. If you refuse, you will also inform the applicant;

7. Pay the visa fee. Generally speaking, when submitting a visa application, you have to pay the fee first, and some countries only charge the fee when the visa application is successful. Generally speaking, immigrant visa fees are slightly higher and non-immigrant visa fees are slightly lower. There are also some countries and regions where visas are free.

to sum up, there are different types of visas, and the time for going to different places is different, but generally there will be a validity period and a stay period. Under normal circumstances, the visa can be used for 9 days, and if you can't catch up with 9 days because of special things, you can also have a 15-day stay.

Legal basis:

Article 2 of the Regulations on Passports and Visas of the People's Republic of China

The visa of the People's Republic of China is the permit for China citizens and foreigners to leave, enter and pass through China.

visas are divided into diplomatic visas, official visas and ordinary visas.