Juni Posted September 14, 2019 at 06:10 AM Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 at 06:10 AM So I have an X1 multiple entry 5 year visa, and I recently came back home after studying in China for a year. My question is can I now use this X1 visa as a tourist visa? for example just visit for 30 days and go in and out of China as necessary to reset the days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyJonesLocker Posted September 14, 2019 at 01:06 PM Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 at 01:06 PM X1 allows you for a residence permit so you come and go as you please. So just go back to China , as long as your visa is valid no issues as far as I can see. However probably best to tick the "study /学习” box in the little yellow immigration slip at the airport. Cant see what the issue is? First year of my X1 visa I came and left 7 or 8 times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackie1402 Posted September 14, 2019 at 02:56 PM Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 at 02:56 PM Just curious how you got the 5 year X1 Visa with only 1 year of studying? I thought they only gave you a number of years to match the number of years required to finish your studying (such as 4 years if it was a degree) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juni Posted September 14, 2019 at 07:31 PM Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 at 07:31 PM 6 hours ago, DavyJonesLocker said: X1 allows you for a residence permit so you come and go as you please. So just go back to China , as long as your visa is valid no issues as far as I can see. However probably best to tick the "study /学习” box in the little yellow immigration slip at the airport. Cant see what the issue is? First year of my X1 visa I came and left 7 or 8 times I understand that you can come and go as you want on a residence permit, but I am talking about going back not for studying and not applying for the residence permit, just traveling for 30 days. 4 hours ago, mackie1402 said: Just curious how you got the 5 year X1 Visa with only 1 year of studying? I thought they only gave you a number of years to match the number of years required to finish your studying (such as 4 years if it was a degree) I'm not sure either, I guess I choose it when I applied for the X1. From my understanding there's only 1 year and 5 year X1's, and it isn't matched with how long you will study there for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymoose Posted September 14, 2019 at 11:03 PM Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 at 11:03 PM Correct me if I'm wrong, but do X visas state a length of stay per visit? I though it was one of those where you were expected to convert to a residence permit after entry into China. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juni Posted September 15, 2019 at 01:25 AM Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 at 01:25 AM 2 hours ago, anonymoose said: Correct me if I'm wrong, but do X visas state a length of stay per visit? I though it was one of those where you were expected to convert to a residence permit after entry into China. You are supposed to. But I'm confused because mine is a 5 year multiple entry. My residence permit expired but they didn't mention if the actual X1 visa is cancelled or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungouk Posted September 15, 2019 at 05:28 PM Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 at 05:28 PM 18 hours ago, anonymoose said: do X visas state a length of stay per visit? I was also under the impression that the time stated is how long you have before you can convert to a residence permit, rather than how long you are allowed to stay. Once you have the permit, you are allowed residence — obviously. In the case of a student the time would be the length of your course. I imagine (I don't know for sure) that once the conditions of your residency are no longer met... for example you're no longer a student... then it becomes invalid. In any case, if all you want to do is come back as a tourist is that so hard? An L-visa is the easiest of all to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flickserve Posted September 16, 2019 at 11:22 PM Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 at 11:22 PM On 9/16/2019 at 1:28 AM, mungouk said: In any case, if all you want to do is come back as a tourist is that so hard? An L-visa is the easiest of all to get. It costs extra, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyJonesLocker Posted September 17, 2019 at 03:57 AM Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 at 03:57 AM On 9/15/2019 at 3:31 AM, Juni said: I understand that you can come and go as you want on a residence permit, but I am talking about going back not for studying and not applying for the residence permit, just traveling for 30 days. On 9/15/2019 at 9:25 AM, Juni said: You are supposed to. But I'm confused because mine is a 5 year multiple entry. My residence permit expired but they didn't mention if the actual X1 visa is cancelled or not. Oh I see, looking at my X1 visa now it just says Entries:1 Duration of each stay: 0 days Enter before: 3 months after issue date (exact dates specified) Remarks: Required to apply for residence permit within 30 days from date of entry so in effect I had no number of years specified. Once I immediately applied for the residence permit the X1 xisa was no longer invalid (as regards the passport is concerned) Every subsequent year I renewed my residence permit hence I only ever had 1 X1 visa in my passport I'd hazard a guess that you can't come back on an x1 visa as the 30 days have long elapsed. On 9/16/2019 at 1:28 AM, mungouk said: In any case, if all you want to do is come back as a tourist is that so hard? An L-visa is the easiest of all to get. Mungouk suggestion seems like the easiest option. In anycase whatever we suggest here its a lot better to give the embassy in your country a ring and find out for sure, before you book flights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungouk Posted September 17, 2019 at 04:22 PM Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 at 04:22 PM 16 hours ago, Flickserve said: On 9/16/2019 at 1:28 AM, mungouk said: In any case, if all you want to do is come back as a tourist is that so hard? An L-visa is the easiest of all to get. It costs extra, right? True, but for around USD $30 I would say it's well worth it to avoid the grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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