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China Visa Application Requirements - Family Visa (Q1)

China Q1 visa is designed for Chinese descendants or foreigners who are spouses of Chinese citizens. Issued to those who are immediate family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care. Q1 visa is not guaranteed, interview may be required. Chinese Consulate may issue you a Q2 visa instead at their discretion. In order to apply for China Q1 Visa, please prepare your application according to the detail requirement explained below.

Please prepare all required items below accordingly:

1 Actual passport, plus a photocopy of the name page
2 Proof of Residence
A photocopy of the driver's license or major utility bill with your name and address is required.
3 One recent passport-type photograph
4 Fill out China Online Visa Application Form (COVA) online
5 Submit the Visa Service Request Form Online
6 Payment for visa processing, service and shipping
Chose A
Service Level
Time needed
All Fees
Review and Prepare
Consular Processing
Embassy Fee
Service Fee
Price Regular Pre-check Only Service
5-10 days
N/A
N/A
From $149*
Price Express Pre-check Only Service
2-5 days
N/A
N/A
From $259*
Price Regular Service (Pre-check+Submission)
5-10 days
2 - 3 Weeks*
$140
From $249*
Price Express Service (Pre-check+Submission)
2-5 days
8-10 days
$165
From $349*
Price Rush Service (Pre-check+Submission)
1-3 days
4-6 days
$165
From $449*
Remarks:
7 Where You Stay Form
8 Photocopy of Your Previous Chinese Visa
9 An invitation letter from a Chinese citizen who lives in China
The invitation letter must be issued by a Chinese citizen who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:
Invitation letter should be signed by the inviter and can be submitted as a photocopy by scan & email or fax in most cases. However, original invitation might be requested at visa officer's discretion.
Please refer to the link below for sample invitation letters:
Sample private invitation letter for L, Q or S visa
Sample private invitation letter for L, Q or S visa in Chinese language
Minors applying for Q1 while invitation party is not parent will be treated as foster, the following documents are required:
10 Proof of kinship
A Additional requirement based on jurisdiction
B Additional requirement for minor applicant
C Additional requirement for Chinese descendants
Pre-check Available Pre-check by email before mailing