Family Reunion Visa
China
Last updated: December 22, 2025
1-5 years (renewable)
$140
3-4 days
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you live in China for longer than 6 months to be with your Chinese family or relatives. You need a family member already living in China to invite you. This is different from visit visas because you get a residence permit that lets you stay for 1-5 years and renew it as many times as you want. You cannot work on this visa—it's only for being with family. The residence permit allows you to exit and re-enter China freely, open bank accounts, and access healthcare.
Key Benefits
- Stay 1-5 years renewable
- Exit and re-enter freely
- Access Chinese healthcare
- Open bank accounts
- Get driving license
- No minimum stay requirement
- Family members can join
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Age 14-70 (older/younger need special approval)
- Must have qualifying family member in China (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent)
- No serious criminal record
- No dangerous infectious diseases (TB, HIV, hepatitis)
- No serious mental health disorder
- Must pass health exam if staying over 1 year
- No language requirements
- No education or work experience requirements
Financial Requirement
Must show sufficient funds via 6-month bank statement. No specific minimum amount required but must demonstrate ability to support stay
Documents
- Valid passportMust be good for 6+ months with 2+ blank pages
- Visa application formOfficial Chinese form with recent passport-style photo on white background
- Invitation letterFrom Chinese family member inviting you
- Family relationship proofMarriage, birth certificate, or kinship document - must be officially authenticated
- Inviter ID copyPhotocopy of their Chinese ID or passport plus residence permit
- Bank statementLast 6 months showing sufficient funds
- Health certificateOnly required if staying more than 1 year
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.