(S2) Family member of foreigner(s) staying or residing in China or person who needs to come to China for personal matters (no more than 180 days)
Basic Documents
(1) Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and with at least 2 pieces of blank visa page.
(2) Complete and sign your name at Chinese Visa Application Form.
You need to access to the website of Chinese Visa Application Service Center, fill in all information in Chinese Visa Application Online Form, print it out and sign your name.
(3) A photo is required for online form completion.The requirements of the photo will be a recent 6 month coloured passport photo (full face, bare head, clear and white background) and the measurement of photo should be (48mm X 33mm). In addition, the colour of attire of the applicant in the photo should be distinct contrast with the colour of the photo background. Please be noticed that, your visa application may be declined if your photo does not satisfy the requirements, and all the responsibilities should be taken by yourself.
(4) The first-time applicant who has no immigration record on the passport should provide residential certificate/”Hukou” certificate or employment letter.
(5) Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship).
If you are not applying for the visa in the country of your citizenship, you must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.
(6) Photocopy of previous Chinese visas (applicable for those who have obtained Chinese visas before).If you have obtained Chinese visas before, you should provide the photocopy of the latest Chinese visa. It might facilitate the Embassy to issue the most appropriate visa to you.
(7) Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas(applicable for those who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship).If you are applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, you should provide the last Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.If you have obtained Chinese visas before and for a Chinese visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any Chinese visa, you should provide original previous passport(s)and present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous Chinese visa page (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change).
(8) Applicants under 18 years old
1) Application forms for those who are under 18 years old should be signed by parent(s) or their guardian(s) on the form Section 9. The passports of parent(s) and/or relevant legal documents for the guardians plus passport of the guardians will be needed. Both original and copy of passport information page and signature page.
2) If parent(s) is holding non- Vietnamese passport, please also provide the original and photocopy of your Vietnamese legal status (work visa, study visa or residence permit).
3) Overseas Chinese origin who are under 18 applying Chinese visa for the first time also need to provide both the original and copy of the Birth Certificate with parents' information, previous Chinese passport or travel documents （if having）, visa, Naturalization paper, plus the parents’ passport, visa, or naturalization paper when the applicant was born. All documents need both original and copy. If any personal information does not match with the documents provided(such as a name change), an officical change proof documents will be needed for the first time applying Chinese visa.
4) If both parents will not accompany the applicant to the CVASC to apply for the visa, letter of authorization is required.
(1) Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and with at least 2 pieces of blank visa page.
(2) Complete and sign your name at Chinese Visa Application Form.
You need to access to the website of Chinese Visa Application Service Center, fill in all information in Chinese Visa Application Online Form, print it out and sign your name.
(3) A photo is required for online form completion.The requirements of the photo will be a recent 6 month coloured passport photo (full face, bare head, clear and white background) and the measurement of photo should be (48mm X 33mm). In addition, the colour of attire of the applicant in the photo should be distinct contrast with the colour of the photo background. Please be noticed that, your visa application may be declined if your photo does not satisfy the requirements, and all the responsibilities should be taken by yourself.
(4) The first-time applicant who has no immigration record on the passport should provide residential certificate/”Hukou” certificate or employment letter.
(5) Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship).
If you are not applying for the visa in the country of your citizenship, you must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.
(6) Photocopy of previous Chinese visas (applicable for those who have obtained Chinese visas before).If you have obtained Chinese visas before, you should provide the photocopy of the latest Chinese visa. It might facilitate the Embassy to issue the most appropriate visa to you.
(7) Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas(applicable for those who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship).If you are applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, you should provide the last Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.If you have obtained Chinese visas before and for a Chinese visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any Chinese visa, you should provide original previous passport(s)and present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous Chinese visa page (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change).
(8) Applicants under 18 years old
1) Application forms for those who are under 18 years old should be signed by parent(s) or their guardian(s) on the form Section 9. The passports of parent(s) and/or relevant legal documents for the guardians plus passport of the guardians will be needed. Both original and copy of passport information page and signature page.
2) If parent(s) is holding non- Vietnamese passport, please also provide the original and photocopy of your Vietnamese legal status (work visa, study visa or residence permit).
3) Overseas Chinese origin who are under 18 applying Chinese visa for the first time also need to provide both the original and copy of the Birth Certificate with parents' information, previous Chinese passport or travel documents （if having）, visa, Naturalization paper, plus the parents’ passport, visa, or naturalization paper when the applicant was born. All documents need both original and copy. If any personal information does not match with the documents provided(such as a name change), an officical change proof documents will be needed for the first time applying Chinese visa.
4) If both parents will not accompany the applicant to the CVASC to apply for the visa, letter of authorization is required.
2. Supporting Documents
For visiting family members for up to 180 days, the following documents are required:
(1) A photocopy of the inviting party’s passport and residence permit.
(2) An invitation letter. It should contain:
1) Information of the applicant (incl. full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);
2) Information regarding the visit (incl. purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relationship between the applicant and the inviting party, and details of any financial support to be provided during the stay in China);
3) Information of the inviting parties (incl. name, contact telephone number, address, etc.).
(3) Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between applicants and inviting parties.
"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.
For private affairs, the following documents are required:
Documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer.
For visiting family members for up to 180 days, the following documents are required:
(1) A photocopy of the inviting party’s passport and residence permit.
(2) An invitation letter. It should contain:
1) Information of the applicant (incl. full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);
2) Information regarding the visit (incl. purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relationship between the applicant and the inviting party, and details of any financial support to be provided during the stay in China);
3) Information of the inviting parties (incl. name, contact telephone number, address, etc.).
(3) Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between applicants and inviting parties.
"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.
For private affairs, the following documents are required:
Documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer.
3. Special Reminder
(1)Each applicant must provide all the documents mentioned above. Applicants may not share the supporting documents for their applications.
(2) All the Documents except required original, may be in the form of fax, photocopy or scanned copy, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original documents. All non-original documents must be clear and neat. An issuer of invitation letter who is an individual in China should also provide a photocopy of his/her Chinese ID.
(3) If the applicant is a dual national or multi-national, please provide all current valid passports in his/her possession. Additionally, the previous passport(s) may also be required in support of the application.
(4) If necessary, the consular officer will require an interview with the applicant or require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary materials, i.e. naturalization paper, bank statement, tax report, proof of relation etc., which may not be listed in the website, in accordance with individual cases or different circumstances.
(5)The consular officer will decide on whether issue the visa or not and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
(6) All application documents will be kept by the Chinese Embassy. The Visa Centre will only return your passport back when you come for collection.
(1)Each applicant must provide all the documents mentioned above. Applicants may not share the supporting documents for their applications.
(2) All the Documents except required original, may be in the form of fax, photocopy or scanned copy, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original documents. All non-original documents must be clear and neat. An issuer of invitation letter who is an individual in China should also provide a photocopy of his/her Chinese ID.
(3) If the applicant is a dual national or multi-national, please provide all current valid passports in his/her possession. Additionally, the previous passport(s) may also be required in support of the application.
(4) If necessary, the consular officer will require an interview with the applicant or require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary materials, i.e. naturalization paper, bank statement, tax report, proof of relation etc., which may not be listed in the website, in accordance with individual cases or different circumstances.
(5)The consular officer will decide on whether issue the visa or not and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
(6) All application documents will be kept by the Chinese Embassy. The Visa Centre will only return your passport back when you come for collection.