China Q1 Visa is issued to foreigners that are family members* of a Chinese citizen or foreigners holding a Chinese permanent residence permit. Upon entry to China, holders of Q1 Visa should apply for a residence permit within 30 days after date of entry.
*Family members: spouses, parents, parents of spouses, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and spouses of children
Documents needed for applying residence permit for Q1 Visa holders
- Passport with valid Q1 visa
- Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application Form
- Registration Form Of Temporary Residence (obtained from applicant’s local police stations in China)
- Two 2-inch colour photo with white background
- Inviters Identification document, one of either:
- Chinese ID card / 身份证
- Foreign passport and permanent residence permit (for foreigners holding a Chinese permanent residence permit)
- Letter stating the family relationship signed by the inviter
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form
- Certificates to prove the family relationship (Original and photocopy) such as:
- Chinese marriage certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Adoption Certificate
- Note: For certificates issued outside of China, the certificates must be translated and authenticated by Chinese Embassy/Consulate within the last 6 month
Application Process
Application
Applicant submit documents at the exit and entry departments and complete relevant formalities.
Acceptance
Immigration office accepts and reviews the document. If the application complies with the conditions for acceptance, the applicant will be given an acceptance receipt. The decision for residence permit issuance will be made within the validity period of the acceptance receipt. The validity period of the acceptance receipt is at most 15 working days after the date of acceptance.
Review
The Exit-Entry Department verifies the authenticity of the application reasons through interviews, telephone inquiries, field investigations and other means, and confirm whether the applicant is of foreign nationality.
Decision
If the conditions and standards are met, the residence permit will be issued
Document collection
Applicant brings the acceptance receipt to the exit and entry department and collect their passport