(Q2) Family member or relative of Chinese citizen(s) or foreigner(s) with permanent residence status in China (no more than 180 days)

Scope of Application

Relatives of Chinese citizens residing in China and relatives of foreigners with permanent residence status in China who enter China for short-term family visit (no more than 180 days).

Documents to Upload for Online Review

• Passport: Information page and 2 blank pages;

• Photo: Recent, front-facing, color (white background), bareheaded, official ID photo. Click here to view photo requirements;

• Valid stay or residence certificate (for applicants not holding Mexican nationality). Mexican citizens may upload a scanned copy of their ID card or passport information page;

• Scanned copy of previous Chinese visa. Applicants with no prior visa records may upload their passport information page;

• Inviter's valid ID document;

• Invitation letter.

Documents to Bring When Submitting Passport After Review Approval

• Original passport;

• 1 Visa Photo;

• Visa Application Confirmation;

• Valid Chinese visa (if applicable);

• Original Chinese passport (for applicants who previously held Chinese nationality and later acquired foreign nationality, applying for a Chinese visa for the first time).

Notes

• Please distinguish the purpose of visiting China in the invitation letter: "family reunion" for Q1 visa, "family visit" for Q2 visa, and "tourism" for L visa;

• For applicants whose at least one parent previously held Chinese nationality and are applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, in addition to a copy of the birth certificate, please provide copies of both parents' passports and proof of their foreign residency at the time of the applicant's birth;

Special Instructions

• Consular officers may, at their discretion, require applicants to provide additional supporting documents or supplementary materials, or conduct an interview with the applicant;

• Consular officers will decide whether to issue a visa, as well as the validity period, number of entries, and duration of stay based on the applicant's specific circumstances.