Not knowing how many times can you enter China with a visa?
As long as the visa is not expired, you can enter/exit China as many times as you want?
不要太天真啦！签证页上的入境次数早就已经决定你的命运啦！
Don't be so naive! The number of entries on the visa page already decides the answer!
入境次数于签证而言十分重要，决定了签证持有人在有效期内可以进入一个国家或地区的次数。就中国签证来说，存在三种不同入境次数的签证：单次入境签证、两次入境签证和多次入境签证。
Number of Entry is a very important element for a Visa, because it decides how many times the visa-holder can enter into a country or region during the validity, basically matters to a second or following trips. For overseas visitors, China Visa has three different number of entries: China Single Entry, Double and Multiple Entries Visa.
零次签证是发放给在中国境内逾期滞留的外国人，只能用于出境，不得入境。
Zero Entry Visa issued for foreigners' overstaying in China can only be used for exit, no entry is allowed.
申请人可以根据自己的来华计划，在签证申请表上填写拟入境中国大陆的次数，1次（有效期3个月内）、2次（有效期3-6个月）或多次（有效期6个月或1年及以上）。使馆签证官会根据申请材料和来华目的，决定批准最终入境次数。
When applying for China Visa, based on personal travel plans, all applicants will fill in proposed number of entries to China, either 1 entry (within 3 months), 2 entries (valid for 3 to 6 months), or multiple entries (for 6 months, 1 year and above) on the China Visa Application Form. The embassy visa officer will give a final number of entries by considering your application materials and intended purpose to China.
申请成功的签证，页面上会清楚地注明签证类型、有效期、签发日期以及其他个人信息。在“次数”一栏，“01（壹）”表示允许单次入境，“02（贰）”表示允许两次入境，“M（多）”表示允许多次入境。
Once successfully issued, the “Entries” is stamped clearly in Arabic numerals with proper visa type, validity, issuance date and personal information on the China Visa page. “01 (壹)” means single (one) entry, “02 (贰)” stands for double (dual) entries, “M (多)” means multiple entries.
只要签证还在有效期内，持有人就可以入境中国1次、2次或多次。入境次数已用完或最后入境期限已过（即使还余有入境次数），签证都会被视为无效。
Literally, you’re allowed to enter China 1, 2 or many times as long as the visa is still valid. A China Visa will become invalid if the number of entries has been used up, or the entry date expires (even there is entry times left). A new trip to China requires a new China Visa with valid entries.
单次入境签证只允许一次入境中国和一次出境中国，一般签发给单程旅游的短期游客，如不超过30天停留期的团体旅游签证，以及停留期超过 180 天的长期签证，如Z/X1/J1/Q1/S1/ D 签证。
China Single-entry Visa is a one entry visa allowing only one entry and one exit out of China. It is usually issued for short-term visitors to destinations in one single trip, like Tourist Group Visa for no longer than 30 days, and special long-term types of China Visa, such as China Z/X1/J1/Q1/S1/D Visa with a stay over 180 days.
China 3-Month Single-Entry Tourist Visa Issued in Manila
短期旅游、商务出差或因其他事务来华的外籍人士，应当在允许停留期限届满前离境，再次入境需要重新申请有效的签证。持有长期单次入境签证（如Z字签证）的外籍人士，须在入境后30天内向停留地的公安局出入境管理部门申请中国居留许可。
Short-term tourists or business visitors or travelers for other aims shall exit before the permitted stay period ends. Another entry without a valid China Visa is strictly forbidden. Long-term Single Entry Visa holders, like the Z Visa, are required to apply for a China Residence Permit from the Exit & Entry Administrative Department of local Public Security Bureau where you will stay, within 30 days after entry.
两次入境签证允许外籍人士两次入境并出境中国大陆。持有人出境中国后，可以在签证有效期内再次入境中国，无需重复申请签证。
China Double Entry Visa is a kind of visa given two/dual entries for aliens to China. Easy to understand that, holding a China double-entry Visa, you can enter and exit, and enter again before the expiration date. No need to apply a visa for the second visit.
China 6-Month Double-Entry Tourist Visa Issued in Hong Kong
需要注意的是，香港和澳门被视为是有别于中国大陆的第三区，也就是说，外籍人士如果离开了大陆，再从香港或澳门返回大陆时，是需要再花费一次入境次数的。
It should be noted that Hong Kong and Macau are regarded as third regions from mainland, which means, another entry is required when you return to mainland from HK or Macau later.
多次入境签证是指持有人在签证有效期内可以多次入境中国大陆，可以是短期（3个月或6个月）的，也可以是长期（1年、2年、5年或10年）的。只要签证仍在有效期，就可以无限次入境中国。
A China Multiple-entry Visa refers to the holders can enter China many times during the validity. It can be issued to short-term (3 months, 6 months) or long-term (1 year, 2 years, 5 years and 10 years) visitors. As long as the visa is still valid, there is no limitation of the number of entries.
China 10-Year Multiple-Entry Q2 Visa issued in Los Angeles
随着国内疫情逐渐得到控制，中国也慢慢放宽了入境限制。目前，中国已经取消了申请工作签和商务签需提供PU邀请函的要求，允许大量外籍人士返回中国复工复产。不过，旅游签证以及访问签证的申请仍暂停受理。
As the domestic epidemic is gradually brought under control, China has also slowly eased entry restrictions. At present, although applications for tourist visas and visitor visas still remain suspended, China has cancelled the requirement to provide a PU invitation letter when applying for a work visa or a business visa, allowing a large number of foreigners to return to China to resume work and production.
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