2006-12-24 04:55:58 · 11 answers · asked by Ethan L 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ China
I think it is 3 months.
2006-12-24 08:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by Webballs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can stay in China as long as you want, you just have to do the necessary paperwork before going, and that is done at the Chinese embassy. The Chinese visa in my opinion, as well as any visa for any country, is just a way to get more money from those applying. Generally, they don't really care why you are going, what you are doing, where you are going to stay, or which places you are going to visit, they just want your money and then they'll put a piece of paper in your passport and away you go. The visa is usually only valid for one entry and a stay of 30 days, unless you specify otherwise. I went to Shanghai to study for 6 weeks and applied for a visa and indicated that I wanted a 60 day single entry VISITOR visa and it was granted to me. Some countries, like Cambodia, which, unfortunately, runs on corruption like no other, will extend your visa once in. China may be the same way--just pay some money, and wa-lah, you can stay in China forever!
2006-12-24 10:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by FlashPlayer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to apply for a visa to China from the Chinese Embassy. See web site below you will immediately see the link for info on getting a visa. You will also, of course need a U.S. passport. See the second website for info on how to apply for a passport.
2006-12-24 06:32:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The US government will allow you to stay in China until you decide to spy for the Chinese. At that point, you have to leave the country. : )
2006-12-28 03:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by keyuehan7878 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a White American (even if you cannot speak a word of English) then you can stay forever. If not, then only until the Chinese Government wants you there.
2006-12-25 23:56:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
looks like everybody's right. my wife is chinese and i am u.s. citizen. we are going to retire in china, all i have to do is report to the police station where we live and tell them who i am and that i am living there, that's it. and i think we all know that our governments don't care about individuals anyway.
2006-12-24 14:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work here and I'm on a one year, multiple entry visa which doubles as my green card. All you need is someone who is licensed to hire foreigners to sponsor you.
2006-12-25 18:20:50 · answer #7 · answered by Laoshu Laoshi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 months and they are enough for you to see most parts in China. If you need help please contact me. I am a professional tour guide in Beijing. wonderfultravel@263.net
Richard
2006-12-24 16:54:07 · answer #8 · answered by richard l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The US goverment doesn't tell it's citizens how long they can stay places.
2006-12-24 09:45:58 · answer #9 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the US govt. that limits your stay in China, it is the
Chinese govt.
2006-12-24 04:57:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋