Second, the new system is based on the principle of equal and reciprocal privileges, and the time limit can be adjusted flexibly. The longest possible time is five years; in general, visas are valid for three months.
﹘ ﹘新辦法係基於平等互惠原則，彈性調整外國人來華簽證的效期，最長可達五年，一般簽證效期為三個月。