New rules for visas to help Chinese 'return home'

Ethnic Chinese living overseas will be able to apply for a Chinese visa starting next month that will be valid for multiple entries over five years, the Ministry of Public Security said on Monday.

Under current rules, those in this group can apply for a visa with a maximum period of one year.

The ministry also will prolong the validity period of residency permits for the group from three years to five years, the ministry said.