Q 1 What is the visa?

Q 1 visa is a long-term residence visa.

Q 1 visa holders' stay period is 180 days to 5 years. Foreign Chinese applying for Q 1 visa should submit an invitation letter issued by relatives of China citizens in China and proof of family members; If you apply for entry for reasons such as foster care, you shall submit a power of attorney and other supporting materials.

Q 1 visa holders may apply to the exit-entry administration department of the public security organ for a residence permit for family reunion after entering the country. The residence certificate is valid for 180 days to 5 years, and foreigners do not need to apply for a visa to enter or leave the country with this residence certificate.

Extended data:

Q visas are mainly issued to overseas Chinese who apply for immigration to visit relatives, so embassies and consulates abroad can issue visas to overseas Chinese who apply for Q visas, and the validity period of visas is longer, which can facilitate them to return to China. According to the applicant's deadline, it is divided into two specific categories, Q 1 and Q2.

Q2 visa, short-term visa. The longest stay time can reach 180 days. After the certificate expires, you can apply to the local public security organ for extension. China embassies and consulates abroad will issue multiple-entry visas to applicants for many years.

Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Law on the Administration of Entry and Exit of Foreigners According to the reasons why foreigners apply for entry, ordinary visas are divided into eight categories: D, Z, X, F, L, G, C and J, which correspond to the reasons of settlement, work, study, visit, tourism, transit, crew, journalists and so on.

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