stay restriction on zs1 visas

Question

i am a canadian engineer and will be going to a PRC for short term assignment (7/8 months). my wife and son will join me on S1. i have been told that the Z &S1 types are single entry. does it mean that during the stay we cannot get out of PRC and if we travel outside PRC, then fresh Z and S1 types have to requested/issued? It sounds very strange. please confirm.

Simon · Answer

Sajid, you have some misunderstanding on this issue I think. You are right that the Z and S1 types are only for a single entry. However, please note that you can get a residence permit after you enter China. The residence permit allows you to travel outside and back within its validity. So actually you don't need to apply for new Z and S1 types.

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stay restriction on Z and S1 visas