Last updated 2026-07-23
Family visa to China for Indian citizens
Large family reunion visa, Small family reunion visa
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, long stay
, other
Visa overview
Relatives of Chinese citizens and foreigners with permanent residence permits can obtain China family (Q) visas. Depending on the length of stay and eligibility of the applicant, the family visa has two subclasses of the Q visa, Q1, and Q2. Q1 visa is for stays exceeding 180 days, Q2 visa is for a short trip of fewer than 180 days. Foreign travelers can submit their entry information online before entering China using various official platforms, including the National Immigration Administration (NIA) website via PC or smartphone, the “NIA 12367” mobile app, or the WeChat (Alipay) mini program.
Visa validity period
from 3 months to 10 years
Consular fee
$23 – $45
Select the purpose of your visit
Family reunion visa with Chinese citizen
Eligible individuals
Spouse, parent, descendant, sibling, grandparent, family
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$23
Family reunion visa with Chinese resident
Eligible individuals
Spouse, parent, descendant, sibling, grandparent, family
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$23
Fostered child visa
Eligible individuals
Fostered child, family
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$23
Family visit visa of Chinese citizen
Eligible individuals
Spouse, parent, descendant, sibling, grandparent, family
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$23 – $45