China Family Visa (Q1 / Q2)
Professional assistance for eligible family visits and family-reunion related applications involving Chinese citizens or qualifying residents in China.
Who is this service for?
This service is intended for eligible foreign nationals visiting or joining qualifying family members in China.
Foreign family members of Chinese citizens
Foreign family members of qualifying permanent residents in China
Applicants planning family visits or family-reunion related travel
Applicants who need coordination of relationship documents, invitation information and visa materials
Understanding Q1 and Q2 family visas
Generally associated with eligible family-reunion or longer-term family-related cases that may involve additional post-entry procedures.
Generally associated with eligible short-term family visits.
Typical application journey
Initial case review
Family relationship and inviting-person review
Document preparation
Relationship / invitation supporting-material coordination
Visa application stage
Entry and post-arrival procedures where applicable
The exact sequence may vary depending on the applicant’s nationality, relationship to the inviting person, visa category, application location and current requirements.
How Easy China Visa can help
Initial case assessment
Relationship and document review
Application preparation support
Applicant guidance
Process follow-up
Complex-case review
Support for family and inviting-person documentation
Where appropriate, Easy China Visa can help coordinate applicant-side and inviting-person information and supporting materials for family visa cases.
Complex family visa cases
Non-standard family visa cases may require additional review and case-specific coordination.
Timing depends on the specific family visa case
Processing time may vary based on nationality, relationship documentation, inviting-person information, application location, document completeness and current consular processing.
Contact us for a case-specific timing estimate.Information and documents we may review
Valid passport
Family relationship information
Inviting person’s identity / status information
Invitation information
Relationship-supporting documents where applicable
Travel and application information
Previous China visa information where relevant
Additional case-specific materials
Required documents vary by nationality, relationship, inviting person, application location and current immigration or consular requirements. Please do not send passports, identity documents or other sensitive files through unsecured channels unless specifically instructed by our team.
Important considerations
Family relationship must be clearly documented
Inviting-person information may be required
Q1 and Q2 are not interchangeable in every case
Requirements vary by nationality and application location
Frequently asked questions
What are Q1 and Q2 China family visas?+
Q1 and Q2 generally relate to eligible family visits or reunion situations. The appropriate category depends on the applicant’s circumstances, intended stay and current requirements.
What is the difference between Q1 and Q2?+
Q1 is generally associated with eligible family-reunion or longer-term family-related cases that may involve post-entry procedures, while Q2 is generally associated with eligible short-term family visits. Exact requirements vary by case.
Who can invite a family member for a Q1 or Q2 visa?+
Whether an inviting person is suitable depends on the family relationship, the inviting person’s status and current requirements. This should be reviewed on a case-specific basis.
What relationship documents may be needed?+
Relationship-supporting documents may be relevant, but the documents required vary by nationality, relationship, inviting person, location and current requirements.
How long does a China family visa application take?+
Timing varies by nationality, relationship documentation, application location, document completeness and consular processing. We do not use a universal guaranteed timeline.
Your application location can also matter
China visa planning can depend on where you are applying from as well as the visa category and your individual circumstances. Explore our country-based service coverage to find the relevant application-location context.
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