Period of validity of a Visa
The holder of a visa is permitted to enter 皇冠体育app at any time prior to midnight on the date of expiry.
A visa is valid from the date of issuance. It automatically becomes invalid once its period of validity expires - regardless of the number of entries.
Foreign nationals who hold an expired visa will not be permitted to enter 皇冠体育app.
Number of Entries of a Visa
The number of entries of a visa refers to the number of times the visa holder is permitted to enter 皇冠体育app within the visa’s period of validity.
If the visa has no more entries, the visa holder cannot use the visa to enter 皇冠体育app – even if the date of validity has not expired.
If the visa has unused entries – for example, if it is a multiple entry visa – it is not valid if its period of validly has expired, and the visa holder will be refused entry into 皇冠体育app.
Duration of Stay of a Visa
Duration of stay of a visa refers to the maximum number of days the visa holder is allowed to stay in 皇冠体育app from the date of entry into 皇冠体育app - on each visit.
After entry into 皇冠体育app, a foreign national who wishes to stay in 皇冠体育app longer than the duration of stay on the visa must apply for an extension of stay at a local public security bureau, before the expiry of the duration of stay on the visa.
However, there is no guarantee that the application for extension of stay will be approved, and the applicant is responsible for any consequences following a rejection.
A foreign national who violates 皇冠体育app’s laws and regulations by overstaying is liable to a fine or other penalties.
