China•AsiaFamily Reunion Visa - Short-term (Q2 Visa)
At a Glance
Processing Time
7 days
Application Fee
140 USD
Stay Duration
Up to 180 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Short-term family reunion visa for visiting relatives of Chinese citizens or permanent residents, for stays up to 180 days. No residence permit required.
The Q2 visa enables short-term visits to family members in China, including spouses, parents, children, parents-in-law, siblings, and grandparents who are Chinese citizens or permanent residents.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
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 visit details
Family relationship documentation
Birth, marriage, or other relationship proof
Inviter ID documentation
Photocopy of ID card, passport, or permanent residence card
Completed application form
Signed visa application
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Advantages
- Multiple entry options for frequent visitors
- Up to 10-year validity for some nationalities
- No residence permit required
- Flexible stay durations (30-180 days)
- Simple application
Considerations
- Limited to family visits
- Requires family member in China
- Maximum 180-day stay cumulative
- Must have proof of relationship
- 7-day processing time
Application Process
Verify family member in China
Confirm relative is Chinese citizen or permanent resident
Obtain invitation letter
Get invitation from family member in China
Complete application form
Fill visa application for short-term family visit
Prepare documents
Gather passport, photo, invitation, family relationship proof, inviter documents
Submit application
Submit at embassy/consulate
Pay fee
Pay visa fee
Processing
7 working days processing
Collect visa
Retrieve Q2 visa from submission point
Application Forms
China Visa Application Form (Q2)
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