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China S2 Visa - Short-Term Visit to Foreign Resident

13 facts quoted from the official source

Short-term family-visit visa for a family member of a foreigner staying or residing in China for work, study or another purpose.

Route type
Family
Can bring
grandparents, spouse +4
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Application Or Entry FormalityThe applicant or traveller must complete the application or entry formality published for the route.
  • Family Member Of Foreign HostThe applicant must be a qualifying family member of the foreign host.
  • Host Invitation And Residence DocumentAn invitation and the host's residence document are required.
  • Host Staying Or Residing For Eligible PurposeThe host must be staying or residing in China for work, study or another permitted purpose.
  • Proof Of Family RelationshipProof of family relationship is required.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport Or Travel DocumentA valid passport or other accepted international travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Official Route InventoryThe competent authority publishes S2 Visa - Short-Term Visit to Foreign Resident as a distinct current route or status.
  • Route Status At ReviewThe official material was checked on 2026-07-26 and the recorded operational status reflects that publication.
  • Supporting documentsSupporting material must establish the purpose and eligibility basis of the application.
Family

Who you can bring

grandparentsspousechildrensiblingsparentsparents-in-law
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Stay Days MaxThe intended visit must not exceed 180 days.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to China?
The official source states: Short-term family-visit visa for a family member of a foreigner staying or residing in China for work, study or another purpose.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: grandparents, spouse, children, siblings, parents, parents-in-law.

Every answer is quoted from the official en.nia.gov.cn page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source en.nia.gov.cnLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this China government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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