What are the differences between visa stay period and validity period?

The difference between visa stay period and validity period is as follows

1. Concept difference

Validity period: refers to the period from the date of visa issuance to the period after which the visa is allowed to be held. If the time limit for entry exceeds this limit, the visa will be invalid.

Period of stay: refers to the time the holder is allowed to stay after entering the country.

2. Time difference: For example, if the entry and exit visa of a certain country is valid for 3 months and the stay period is 15 days, then this visa can be entered on any day within 3 months from the date of issuance. Leave the country, but the holder can only stay in the country for 15 days from the day of entry to the day of departure.

Some countries issue visas that require entry within 3 months, and the stay period after entry is 1 month. In some countries, the visa entry period and stay period are the same.

3. Location difference: The validity period is calculated by the Immigration Bureau or its embassy or consulate abroad from the date of issuance of the document, and the period of stay is calculated from the date of entry and customs clearance.

Extended information

Visa types are:

1. According to the entry and exit conditions, it can be divided into:

Exit visa, entry visa, There are six categories: entry and exit visas, entry and exit visas, re-entry visas and transit visas. An exit visa only allows the holder to leave the country. If you need to enter the country, you must apply for an entry visa. An entry visa only allows the holder to enter the country. If you need to leave the country, you must apply for an exit visa. Holders of entry and exit visas can leave the country and re-enter the country. Holders of multiple entry and exit visas are allowed to enter and exit the country within the validity period of the visa.

2. According to the general purpose of entry and exit, it can be divided into:

Diplomatic visa, service visa, immigrant visa, non-immigrant visa, courtesy visa, tourist visa, work visa, study abroad visa , business visa and family visa, etc. Every country's situation is different.

3. According to the length of time, it is divided into:

Long-term visa and short-term visa. The concept of long-term visa is to stay in the country of destination for more than 3 months. Applying for a long-term visa generally requires a longer application time regardless of the purpose of your visit. A visa that allows you to stay in the country of destination for less than 3 months is called a short-term visa, and the time required to apply for a short-term visa is relatively short.

4. According to the number of entries, it can be divided into: single-entry and multiple-entry visas

5. According to the number of users, it can be divided into: individual visa and group visa

6. Based on the convenience provided to the holder: there are separate visas, visas on arrival, etc.

7. The visas of most countries in the world are divided into: diplomatic visas, service (official) visas and ordinary visas.

8. The visas of the People's Republic of China mainly include diplomatic visas, courtesy visas, official visas and ordinary visas, which are issued to foreigners applying for entry.

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