China•AsiaFamily Reunion Visa - Long-term (Q1 Visa)
At a Glance
Processing Time
7 days
Application Fee
140 USD
Stay Duration
Varies
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-term family reunion visa for relatives of Chinese citizens or permanent residents, for stays over 180 days. Must apply for residence permit within 30 days of entry.
The Q1 visa is for family reunion with relatives in China who are either Chinese citizens or hold permanent residence permits. Eligible family members include spouses, parents, children, parents-in-law, siblings, and grandparents.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity, blank pages
Passport photo
Color photo 33x48mm, white background, recent
Invitation letter
From Chinese citizen or permanent resident relative with personal and visit details
Family relationship proof
Birth certificate, marriage certificate, or other documentation showing relationship
Inviter identification
Photocopy of inviter's ID card, passport, or permanent residence card
Completed application form
Signed visa application
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Advantages
- Supports long-term family stays
- Residence permit can be issued for up to 5 years
- Can exit and reenter during residence permit validity
- Simple requirements
- Family reunion purpose
Considerations
- Single entry visa only
- Must have relative in China
- Requires relationship documentation
- Must apply for residence permit within 30 days
- Processing takes 7 working days
Application Process
Verify family relationship
Confirm eligible family member in China
Obtain invitation letter
Get invitation from Chinese citizen or permanent resident relative
Complete application form
Fill visa application for family reunion
Prepare documents
Gather passport, photo, invitation, relationship proof, inviter documents
Submit application
Submit at Chinese embassy/consulate
Pay fee
Pay reduced visa fee
Processing
7 working days processing time
Collect visa
Retrieve Q1 visa from submission point
Apply for residence permit
Within 30 days of arrival at local PSB
Application Forms
China Visa Application Form (Q1)
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