China Visa Application Requirements - China Family Visa (Q2)

The China Q2 visa is specifically tailored for individuals who have Chinese ancestry or are married to Chinese citizens. It is issued to those who wish to visit their relatives residing in China, whether they are Chinese citizens or foreigners with permanent residency in China.

To apply for the China Q2 visa, it is important to carefully prepare your application in accordance with the detailed requirements outlined below.

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1 The precheck, submission, approval, and delivery of the visa normally takes about 1 – 3 months, but the process is highly dependent on the speed at which you submit the required documents.
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Please prepare all required items below accordingly:
 
1 – Passport plus a photocopy of the name page
 

1 – Your passport must be in good condition – free from any fraying, tears, loose bindings, or any other alterations.

2 – For a single entry visa, a minimum of 6 months validity beyond the travel date is required, while multiple entry visas necessitate a validity of at least 12 months. If you require passport services, we invite you to visit our dedicated section for passport services. (If your U.S. Passport is valid for at least one more year, you can get a 10-year China visa. If it’s valid for less than a year, you’ll get a six-month visa instead.)

3 – If you possess a valid China visa in another passport, it is necessary to submit both the new passport and the passport containing the existing visa when applying for a new visa. Additionally, a photocopy of the visa and the passport must be provided.

4 – Make sure your passport has at least two empty visa pages facing each other. These pages must be free from any stamps or amendment endorsements. If your passport does not have any blank visa pages remaining, it is necessary to renew your passport before applying for a visa. Should you require passport services, kindly visit our passport services section.

5 – For non-US passport holders, it is mandatory to provide a notarized photocopy of proof of legal stay or residence status in the US, such as a Green Card or a valid long-term US residence visa. 

2 – Photo that meets strict requirements

Follow these steps to ensure your photo is accepted.

Step 1: Recent Photo – Ensure your photo was taken within the last six months.

Step 2: Background – All white, no shadows or lights.

Step 3: Position – Frontal view of your head, face centered, top of shoulders visible.

Step 4: Expression – Maintain a neutral expression with open eyes, closed mouth, and visible ears.

Step 5: Attire – No eyeglasses, jewelry, or headwear (unless for religious reasons). Avoid wearing a white shirt.

For Physical Photos:

Dimensions: 48 mm tall and 33 mm wide.

Material: High-quality photo paper.

Attachment: Keep it separate from your application.

Note: Standard 2×2 inch photos won’t be accepted.

Should you require assistance with obtaining a Chinese visa photo, we recommend visiting this website or this site.

 

3 – Proof of Residence

A photocopy of the driver’s license or major utility bill with your name and address is required. 

Two quick things to remember – the name on your document should match the one on your passport perfectly, and the address should be the same one you’ve provided on your visa application.

Also, make sure it’s a gas, electric, or water bill, as phone and cable bills won’t make the cut.

4 – Fill out China Online Visa Application Form (COVA) online

1 – Important Note: Once the form is submitted, please note that it cannot be edited. To ensure accuracy, we recommend reaching out to us via email for a pre-check before submitting your application.

2 – Please ensure that you select the appropriate Chinese Consulate or Embassy that serves your state. For further details on jurisdiction, please refer to the relevant information.

3 – It is crucial that your photo is successfully uploaded.

4 – When filling out the form, ensure that the Surname and Given Name fields match exactly as shown in your passport’s bio page. We advise checking your passport carefully before entering this information.

5 – Details such as Gender, Date of Birth, Nationality, and Passport Number must precisely match those stated in your passport’s bio page.

6 – All entries in the form must be filled in truthfully, accurately, and completely. Any mistakes or omissions may result in the rejection of your visa application.

  6.1 – Regarding Work Experience, please provide complete information including your position and duties. If your work experience exceeds 10 years, kindly provide at least 10 years’ worth of details.

  6.2 – For Education, it is necessary to provide information about both your college and high school. Please ensure that you fill in all fields regarding your College Diploma/Degree and Major accurately.

  6.3 – When providing the address of your spouse and parents, please enter their current address, ensuring that you include the complete address including street, city, state, and country.

  6.4 – If any entries are marked as “NOT APPLICABLE,” it is essential to provide a detailed statement as a backup and explain the reasons for its omission.

7 – Please remember to print and submit only single-sided pages of the application, avoiding printing on both sides.


5 – Where You Stay Form

Requirement Notice:

1 – It is essential that you are physically present in the United States at the time of your Chinese visa application submission.

2 – Kindly ensure that you manually fill out the form and provide your signature as required.

6 – Photocopy of Your Previous Chinese Visa

1 – Regarding Previous Chinese Visas: If you have been issued multiple Chinese visas in the past, kindly make a copy of your most recent one. In case the visa is present in a different passport, please provide a photocopy of the bio page of that passport as well.

2 – If you currently possess a valid China visa in another passport, it is necessary to submit both the new passport and the passport containing the existing visa when applying for a new visa. Additionally, a photocopy of both the visa and passport is required for the pre-check process.

3 – If you have previously obtained a multiple-entry 10-year Chinese visa that is still valid and wish to apply for another multiple-entry visa, please complete and sign the Consent Form.

7 – An invitation letter from a Chinese citizen

The invitation letter should be provided by a Chinese citizen currently residing in China. It is important that the invitation letter includes the following details:

1 – Applicant’s information: Full name, passport number, gender, date of birth, etc.

2 – Visit information: Purpose of the visit, intended arrival date, planned places of residence, intended duration of stay, arrival and departure dates, relationship between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, and the source of financial support for expenses.

3 – Inviting individual’s information: Name, contact number, address, signature, etc.

4 – A photocopy of the inviting person’s Chinese Identity card (Shenfengzhen) on both sides.

👉  The invitation letter should bear the signature of the inviter and can usually be submitted as a scanned or emailed photocopy, or via fax. However, it’s important to note that the original invitation may be requested by the visa officer based on their discretion.

👉  For reference, you can find sample invitation letters by following the link provided below.

Sample private invitation letter for L, Q or S visa
Sample private invitation letter for L, Q or S visa in Chinese language

8 – Proof of kinship

1 – If you are planning to visit your Chinese spouse’s family, kindly include a photocopy of your marriage certificate along with your spouse’s Chinese Identity Card.

2 – In case you are visiting other family members, typically proof of kinship is not required. However, it’s important to note that the Chinese Consulate may request it at their discretion. If such a situation arises, we will inform you promptly.

Additional requirement based on jurisdiction

 
While the general requirements for obtaining a Chinese visa are similar across various Chinese Consulates, it’s important to note that each Consulate may have specific rules and additional requirements. To check if there are any additional requirements specific to your jurisdiction.

Additional requirement for minor applicant

 

1 – For applicants who are 18 years old or younger, it is necessary to include a photocopy of their birth certificate and the passport name page of both parents.

2 – In the application form, one of the parents should sign using their name in sections 4 and 5.

3 – If the parent who is not applying for the visa at the same time is the legal guardian of the minor applicant, a notarized letter of consent from that parent is required.

Additional requirement for Chinese descendants

Click for additional requirement for Chinese descendants. Skip it, if you are not.

Pre-check by email before mailing

 

1 – For a preliminary review of your application, kindly send us scanned copies of all the required documents listed above in separate PDF files. You can email them to us at support@visasinchina.com Once the pre-check is completed, we will promptly notify you to confirm and proceed with submitting the COVA form online. Subsequently, you will receive detailed mailing instructions via email to send in your application.

2 – Please note the importance of carefully reading the instructions provided and preparing your application accordingly. We prioritize responding quickly to applications that are prepared in accordance with the instructions.