Family member or relative of Chinese citizen(s) or foreigner(s) with permanent residence status in China (more than 180 days)
1. Basic Documents
(1) Passport
Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a photocopy of the passport's information page (and the photo page if it is separate). The validity plus the duration of stay of the Chinese visa shall not exceed the validity of the passport.
(2) Visa Application Form
Please complete the online Visa Application Form of the People’s Republic of China.
(3) Photograph
One recent, clear, front-facing passport photo with a white background.
(4) Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-Swedish applicants)
If you are not applying for the visa in the country of your citizenship, you must provide proof of legal stay, residence, work, study, or a valid visa for the country where you apply.
(5) Previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)
First-time applicants for a Chinese visa must provide the original Chinese passport and a copy of the passport information page.
If previously issued a Chinese visa and applying with a new foreign passport, please provide:
a. the old foreign passport information page copy;
b. copies of previous Chinese visas.
In case the name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, an official document of name change is required.
2. Supporting Documents (photocopy can be used if it is not indicated that the original must be provided)a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, passport number, etc.)
b) Information on the visit ( purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of residence, arrival and departure dates, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)
c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.)
(2) Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit.
(3) Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual.
"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.
For foster care, the following documents are required:
(1)Foster entrustment notarization issued by Chinese Embassies/Consulates General in foreign countries or Foster Care Power of Attorney notarized and authenticated in the country of residence or in China
(2)Original and photocopy of the consignor's passport(s), as well as the original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) notarized and authenticated certification showing the relationship between parents or guardians and children.
(3) A letter of consent on foster care issued by the trustee living in China who has agreed to provide foster care services and a photocopy of the trustee's ID.
(4) A photocopy of the certificate indicating the permanent residence status abroad of the parent(s) when the child was born, provided that either or both parents of the child are Chinese citizens.
We kindly remind you that:
Holders of Q1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.
(1) Applicants need to complete the online application form and submit their application in advance through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center. After the online review is approved, applicants may visit the visa center at their convenience (no prior appointment required) to submit their passport and other application materials. Depending on the visa category, applicants may also be required to provide biometric information.
(2) For diplomatic, official, and courtesy visas, after submitting the application online, please contact to the Chinese Embassy in Sweden or the Chinese Consulate-General in Gothenburg for processing. For all other visa types, applicants should apply through the Stockholm or Gothenburg Chinese Visa Application Service Centers.
4. Important Reminder
(1) Consular officers may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant depending on the case. Processing time may be extended accordingly.
(2) The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
(3) Uploaded materials may be verified. Originals may also be requested. False documents may result in:
Visa refusal
Visa cancellation
Denial of entry
The embassy is not responsible for financial losses related to travel planning, flight tickets, hotels, etc., if a visa is denied.