How to Apply for S Visa for My Family?
1. What’s S1 visa or S2 visa?
S1 visa is issued to those who intend to go to China to visit the foreigners working or studying in China to whom they are spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law, or to those who intend to go to China for other private affairs. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.
Pls be noted that holders of S1 Visa shallapply for foreigners' residence permits from the exit/entry administrations of local public security organs within 30 days from the date of entry.
S2 visa is issued to those who intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.
"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grand parents, grand sons, grand daughters and parents-in-law.
Visa applicant should be located in overseas but not in mainland China while the application is submitted.
2. What documents will be required for application?