Last updated 16 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Urgent family visit visa Q in China for Indian citizens
Urgent family visit visa — what you need to know
Issued to foreigners who need to visit China for emergency family purposes such as attending funerals or visiting critically ill patients, and don't have time to apply for a visa at Chinese embassies or consulates abroad, may be eligible to obtain a Visa on Arrival upon arriving in China. Proof of the family emergency is required.
Eligible individuals:
- Spouse
- Parent
- Descendant
- Sibling
- Grandparent
- Fostered child
- Family
How does this visa work?
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Official visa information
English international
Type of visa
Port visa
Category
Urgent visas