Do I need another Z-visa to re-enter China if I have a residence permit?
I have been in China for a year and entered it with a z-visa. My residence permit has been extended for one year again but I am returning home for a vacation.
When i return to China, do i need to apply for new visa to be able to enter the country or is my extended residence permit enough?
Best Answer
Resident Permits supersede any visa you enter china with. However the type of visa you entered is still important as to what you are legally allowed to do in China. For example if you enter on a student visa and get a resident permit you can not work legally. You would need to leave the country and apply for a work visa. Upon re-entry you would need to get a new resident permit.
It is important in China where and by whom your resident permit was applied. Whoever applied for your res permit has the right to cancel it also. This is why most employment contracts have the clause that you cannot work for any other business.
A business or company needs a special permit from the government that will allow them to employ foreigners.
Once you have your resident permit it becomes your multi entry visa. You can leave and return as much as you like on a valid resident permit.
Pictures about "Do I need another Z-visa to re-enter China if I have a residence permit?"
How to Transfer a Z Visa to a Resident Permit in China
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Brett Jordan, Brett Jordan, Molly Champion, Pavel Danilyuk