Which relative can sponsor your China family visa? What are the differences between Q visa and S visa?

If you plan to go to China to reunite with family, depending on the identity of your relative and their residence status in China, you can choose to apply for different types of visas! Let's take a look!

01.Q Visa (Family Reunion Visa)

Suitable for visiting relatives who are Chinese citizens or foreign nationals with permanent residence in China.

This is a visa for long-term stays (over 180 days), applicable to spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and parents of the spouse.

02. S Visa (Private Affairs Visa)

Suitable for visiting relatives of foreign nationals working or studying in China.

For long-term visits (over 180 days), limited to spouses, parents, children under 18, and parents of the spouse.

What are the main

differences between them?

1. For a Q visa, the inviter is a Chinese citizen or permanent resident; for an S visa, the inviter is a foreigner working/studying in China.

2. The S1 visa has stricter eligibility for relatives compared to the Q1 visa.

3. The S visa can also be used for private matters such as marriage, inheritance, litigation, and medical treatment.

Now you can check if you have relatives meet the above conditions~

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