how far in advance can i apply for chinese visa?

Question

I have a 1 year multiple entry Chinese visa already, and will be bringing my children to China for 2 weeks  at end of March ...we will be in and out of the country (to Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand)  Can they get a multiple on their first application? HOw early can I apply for these?

Mr.JOHNNASH · Answer

It is hard to get a multiple entry visa for first-time applicants, the embassy will issue a single entry or double entry visa to first-time applicants. A single entry visa is valid for 3 months, therefore, you can't apply for Chinese visa 3 months earlier than the entry date of China. For example, you will enter Mainland China on May 1, 2012, you can't apply China visa before Feb 1, 2012.

how far in advance can i apply for China visa? Asked by Kaysor from England \| Jan. 13, 2016 03:33	1 answer
Im traveling to china on september 8th How far in advance I can apply for ... Asked by Gloria VanDurme from United States \| Jun. 08, 2017 04:24	1 answer
How far in advance can I apply for a visa to visit Hong Kong and China for ... Asked by Anne Pollock from United Kingdom \| Oct. 26, 2013 03:14	1 answer
I am planning on taking a tour including HK and Shanghai. How long are the ... Asked by carolyn from USA \| Sep. 23, 2014 20:16	1 answer
I am going to china for a 10 day tour, departing from Melbourne. How much ... Asked by Van from Australia \| Oct. 14, 2016 21:17	1 answer
how far in advance of travel do I need to apply for a visitors visa? Is it... Asked by Pat Munro from Canada \| Jul. 31, 2013 02:24	1 answer

How far in advance can I apply for Chinese Visa? Whats maximum entries allowed on first application?