Z visa validity

OliWild · 2023-01-15T16:49:12+01:00

Find out about Z visa validity for China, including timelines and transfer options for work permits, especially for those in Germany.

OliWild New member

Member since 12 January 2018

OliWildNew member15 January 2023 14:49:12

Hello everyone

I hope you can shed some light on the visa regulations for me.

I鈥檓 currently in Germany and won鈥檛 be able to leave my current job before July. I鈥檝e just received my notice of work permit and I鈥檝e been told by the embassy that I could push it to the limits and only apply for my Z visa shortly before that the notice of work permit expires (mid-April).

They鈥檝e told me that the Z visa is valid for another 3 months (mid-July).

Is it possible to fly to China just before the end of the visa validity? Let鈥檚 say 10th July. Will they still allow me to board a plane and can I still transfer the visa to a work/residence permit once in China?

Thank you for your help

Idrissthenice Member

Member since 24 February 2021

IdrisstheniceMember18 January 2023 05:08:13

@OliWild Hi, as long as you're entering China with a valid visa there will be no problem.

ChinaTelevision New member

Member since 31 December 2022

ChinaTelevisionNew member19 January 2023 09:37:06

July is 6 months away. Why would they apply so early?聽 Double check with the HR department of the company/school hiring you. They will give you the best answer.