When should I leave? Residence permit expiry date.

[KAJ]

I have a residence permit that expires soon. It specifically states "valid until". Does that me I need to leave before the date shown or can I leave on that date?

[MangoESL]

You can leave on that date, but be careful in case flights are canceled due to weather, delayed on a late flight, or what not.

[Chris Two Times]

Indeed, I always leave the day before the expiration date, just in case, as MangoESL mentioned.

 

My residence permit expires on July 31st, so I'll be flying out of Beijing on July 30th.

[abcdefg]

19 hours ago, Chris Two Times said:

Indeed, I always leave the day before the expiration date, just in case, as MangoESL mentioned.

 

I do that too, whether for residence permit or for ordinary visa stays. My visa requires that I leave every 60 days. I typically go on day 58 or 59. It's a nuisance, but I rationalize it as an excuse to explore neighboring countries.

[iekkim]

Just a question about your residence permits, are these multiple entries? 

[roddy]

I was once praised by the passport-stamping lady for making full use of my visa - was getting on an overnight afternoon train to HK on the last possible day*. I guess if the train had broken down after midnight and before arriving in HK it could have been problematic. 

 

Residents permits are multi-entry. 

 

*Might have been the day before. I remember it this way now though, more interesting.