re-entry to china with a single-entry z visa but a processed work permit

Question

Hello,I had a single entry Z visa to enter China in February, but now I have a current Foreign Expert Certificate which is valid until Feb 28, 2012.  I need to travel outside of China to the US in August, but plan to return. Do I need to get a new entry visa or will my expert certificate be valid to re-enter China. When I applied for my visa, I was told I only needed a single entry even though I would be traveling in and out of China during the year, and I am worried about not being able to return to China for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your help with this matter.

Ms.HELPER · Answer

So, you are in China with a Z visa? if yes, you can apply for a residence permit at local PSB asap with your current Foreign Expert Certificate. The residece permit would work as a multiple entry China visa, with which you can enter China anytime you need during its validity.

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Re-entry to China with a single-entry Z visa but a processed work permit