Q2 Visa (Short-Term Family Visit)
China
Last updated: December 22, 2025
180 days
$140
4 days
Low
About this Visa
This is a family visit visa for visiting relatives in China. Your relative can be a Chinese citizen or have a Chinese green card. You can stay up to 180 days per visit. The Q2 visa is easy to get. You do not need an interview. You submit documents and wait. You do not need to prove you have lots of money. People from any country can apply. This visa is for people visiting family members in China for short visits, not permanent moves.
Key Benefits
- Stay up to 180 days per visit
- Visit multiple times with multiple-entry visa
- Bring spouse and kids
- Use health care in China
- Open a bank account
- No interview needed
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Have a real family member in China
- Do not have serious criminal record
- Answer questions honestly
- Can prove family relationship
- Have enough money to support yourself
- Are healthy (serious diseases may cause problems)
- Ages 14-70 must apply in person
- No language requirement
- Cannot work on this visa
- Cannot study at Chinese schools
Financial Requirement
None stated. You do not need to show minimum money. But have enough to support yourself.
Documents
- Valid passport6+ months validity
- Invitation letterFrom your relative in China
- Relative identity proofCopy of Chinese ID or passport + green card
- Family relationship proofMarriage certificate, birth certificate, or kinship document
- Visa application formCompleted and signed
- Passport photoRecent color photo 33mm x 48mm
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.