Eligibility: A foreign national who intends to visit his or her family member holding a local residence permit in China, or a foreign national who visits China for other personal affairs.

Required application materials:

1. One completed Visa /Stay Permit /Residence Permit Application Form;

2. One color identification photo (taken within 6 months, with a white background, in 2 inches, and bareheaded);

3. The original and photocopies of the applicant’s valid passport, visa and other related documents;

4. A valid registration form for temporary residence of foreigners;

5. The original Certificate of Verification for Physical Examination Record for Foreigner or Overseas Chinese issued by Jiangsu International Travel Healthcare Center or an entry-exit inspection and quarantine department of a prefecture-level city (provided by a first-time applicant aged 18 and above);

6. An official application letter issued by the visited individual’s employer, or an application letter provided by the applicant who intends to address personal affairs;

7. The original and photocopies of the visited individual’s valid passport and residence permit, along with proof of family relationship, that is, spouse, parent (of the spouse), and son or daughter under 18 years of age;

8. Supporting materials consistent with the purpose of the applicant who intends to address personal affairs:

(1) A Chinese with a foreign nationality at or above the age of 60 who has purchased house property in China should provide the certificate of house property in his or her name or notarized sales contract of house property and proof of financial sources;

(2) A foreign national who resides in China for medical assistance or services should provide the hospitalization certificate or certification for acceptance of medical services issued by a local medical institution above the county level or the Grade 2 A level (the period of hospitalization or treatment shall be above 6 months).

9. Any additional application materials requested by visa authorities based on specific circumstances;

10. Certification, including marriage certificate, birth certificate, and certification of kinship or name and other personal information change, issued by foreign competent authorities or public notary institutions should be authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of the People’s Republic of China in the applicant’s home country. Additionally, any foreign language supporting documents should be translated into Chinese by a qualified translation agency.

Address: Zone C, F4, Government Affairs Service Center (West), No.1801 West Qianjin Road, Kunshan

Processing time: 15 working days upon submission of all required application materials.

Contact: 0512-57385868