Q2 / S2 — Short-stay family visit (up to 180 days) Verified 2026-06-09China Family Visit Visa (Q2 / S2)
The Q2 / S2 visa for Indian citizens visiting relatives in China for up to 180 days — relatives who are Chinese nationals, PR holders, or foreigners residing in China. Applied through CVASC.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the China visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Processing
Regular
Stay Duration
Up to 180 days per stay
Starting Fee
₹2,900
Apply At
5 VFS centres
Your whole China Family Visit Visa,
handled for one honest price.
A strong China file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.
All-in · 18% GST included · no hidden charges
File-ready in 3–5 working days after documents
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Everything below — included, nothing extra
- Document checklist
- Application form guidance
- Document review
- Cover letter
- Purpose of travel structure
- Financial proof review
- Sponsor document guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Post-submission guidance
Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee.
Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.
Your fee, in one glance
What the ₹11,999 fee covers for a China file
- We work out what your case actually is, before touching a form
- We build the checklist around your profile, not a template
- We read your documents against each other, not against a list
- Financial proof review
- Purpose of travel structuring
- Cover letter / explanation support
- Return ties review
- Sponsor / invitation guidance
- Application form guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Biometrics guidance
- Post-submission support
Government, VFS, insurance, ticket and hotel costs are separate and charged at cost. Read what each item means, in full.
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every China visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1China is NOT a Schengen country — a Chinese visa is required for Indian passport holders and does not cover any other country.
- 2Original passport with at least 6 months' remaining validity and more than 2 blank visa pages (front & back). For a multiple-entry visa, passport validity should cover the visa validity plus your stay. Carry a photocopy of the passport data page (and the photo page if separate). Old/expired passports from the last 5 years are required.
- 3Photo: 33×48 mm, colour, plain white background, taken within the last 6 months. Digital e-photo for upload must be 354–420 px wide × 472–560 px high, JPEG, 40 KB–120 KB. Head fully shown, no hat/cap, no coloured glasses, neutral expression, mouth closed; the face/head must occupy the central area as per the official photo specification.
- 4Apply through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in your jurisdiction (Delhi / Mumbai / Kolkata / Chennai). The COVA form is completed online; submission and the actual photo are IN PERSON.
- 5Jurisdiction matters: apply at the CVASC that covers your state of residence. Applying at the wrong centre can lead to refusal of acceptance.
- 6Bank statement (where required) must show a balance of at least ₹1,00,000 maintained consistently for the past 6 months — temporary or sudden deposits are not accepted, and inconsistent balances can lead to non-acceptance.
- 7The invitation letter may be a fax, photocopy or computer printout. The consular officer may request additional documents, supplementary materials, or an interview.
- 8All information must be true and correct — any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in visa denial or refusal of entry into China.
- 9If you were once a Chinese citizen and now hold a foreign passport, provide your previous Chinese passport / previous Chinese visa copies (and an official name-change document if your name differs).
- 10Q2 / S2 are for stays up to 180 days. For longer family reunion, Q1/S1 holders must register a residence permit with the local public security authority within 30 days of entry.
- 11Relationship certificates for S2 must be attested by the Chinese Embassy in advance.
Who Can Apply
- Indian citizens visiting relatives who are Chinese citizens or hold Chinese permanent residence (Q2)
- Indian citizens visiting family members of foreigners residing in China for work/study/other purposes (S2)
- Applicants travelling for private affairs such as litigation, inheritance, real estate or medical treatment (S2)
- Applicants with a host's invitation letter and proof of the host's status/residence
Not eligible under this visa:
- Stays longer than 180 days for family reunion — apply for the Q1 (relatives of Chinese/PR) or S1 (family of residents) visa
- Tourism with no host — apply for the L tourist visa
- Business / trade — apply for the M visa
- Anyone intending to work in China — apply for the Z work visa via your employer
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to China / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Visa fee — single entry | ₹2,900 |
| Visa fee — double entry | ₹4,400 |
| Visa fee — 6-month multiple entry | ₹5,900 |
| Visa fee — 1-year multiple entry | ₹8,800 |
| Group visa | ₹1,800 |
| Express service surcharge | ₹2,700 / ₹1,800 |
| CVASC service fee — regular | ₹2,085 |
| CVASC service fee — express | ₹3,073 |
| Postal service (optional) | ₹988 |
| Premium lounge service (optional) | ₹3,073 |
Visa fees are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy and the total payable = visa fee + CVASC service fee, paid in cash or by Demand Draft at the centre. The CVASC application service fee is non-refundable. For express service (4th-working-day collection), submit before 12 PM and collect after 3 PM on the 4th working day. The fee schedule is adjusted every quarter in line with the USD/INR exchange rate, so confirm the current amounts at the centre before applying. The consular officer decides the validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on your profile.
Flights · Hotels · Insurance · Itinerary
What China actually requires — and what it does not.
China assesses purpose, funds and your reason to return — this paperwork exists to make those three answerable.
0 of 4 are compulsory for China
Flight reservation
A return reservation covering your stated dates. A real held PNR is enough; paying for a ticket before a decision puts money at risk.
Where people slip: Dates that do not match the application form.
How to hold a flight without payingHotel booking
Accommodation for the stay, or a host's invitation carrying their address and status.
Where people slip: Nights with nothing shown against them.
Refundable hotel booking, explainedTravel insurance
Check the specific requirement for China before buying — it varies, and being sold cover you do not need is common.
Where people slip: A policy that does not cover the full length of the stay.
What the cover must actually sayTravel itinerary
A short plan tying the trip to a real reason and a return date.
Where people slip: A plan longer than your approved leave.
The letter your itinerary attaches toWe arrange all four for your China file.
We are a B2B travel agency as well as a visa consultancy, working with partners including Riya Travel — so the flight, the hotel and the policy all come from us, issued the same day, and you deal with one team instead of four. Every booking is a real one under your own name.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Core Documents
5 items- Original passportRequired
Original passport with at least 6 months' remaining validity and more than 2 blank visa pages (front & back). For a multiple-entry visa, passport validity should cover the visa validity plus your stay. Carry a photocopy of the passport data page (and the photo page if separate). Old/expired passports from the last 5 years are required.
- COVA visa application form (online, printed & signed)Required
Complete online, upload the e-photo, then print and sign.
- One recent colour photograph (33×48 mm)Required
Photo: 33×48 mm, colour, plain white background, taken within the last 6 months. Digital e-photo for upload must be 354–420 px wide × 472–560 px high, JPEG, 40 KB–120 KB. Head fully shown, no hat/cap, no coloured glasses, neutral expression, mouth closed; the face/head must occupy the central area as per the official photo specification.
- Photocopy of passport data page (and photo page if separate)Required
- Proof of legal status (if not applying in your country of citizenship)
Original + copy of valid residence / employment / student status where you apply.
Purpose of Visit — Q2 (relative of Chinese citizen / PR holder)
2 items- Invitation letter from the Chinese citizen or PR-holder hostRequired
Must include applicant info; visit details (purpose, dates, places, relationship, financial support); and inviting party info (name, phone, address, signature).
- Both-sides photocopy of the host's Chinese IDRequired
Or, if invited by a foreigner, a copy of the foreign passport and Chinese permanent residence permit of the inviting party.
Purpose of Visit — S2 (family of foreigner residing in China / private affairs)
4 items- Photocopy of the inviting party's passport and Chinese residence permitRequired
For visiting a family member of a foreigner residing in China.
- Invitation letter from the inviting partyRequired
Applicant info; visit details (purpose, arrival/departure, places, relationship, financial support); inviting party info (name, phone, address, signature).
- Original + copy of relationship certification (attested by the Chinese Embassy)Required
Marriage / birth certificate or notarised certification of kinship, attested by the Chinese Embassy in advance.
- For private affairs: documentation identifying their nature
E.g. litigation, inheritance, real estate or medical-treatment papers.
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
5 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Get the host's invitation
Ask your relative/host in China for an invitation letter with their details, your relationship, visit dates and any financial support, plus a copy of their Chinese ID or passport + residence permit.
- 02
Arrange relationship proof (S2)
For S2, get the marriage/birth certificate or kinship certification attested by the Chinese Embassy in advance.
- 03
Complete the COVA form online
Fill the form, upload your e-photo, then print and sign it.
- 04
Submit at CVASC in person
Submit at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center for your jurisdiction with the signed form and the actual photo.
- 05
Pay fees and collect
Pay the visa fee + CVASC service fee (cash/Demand Draft); collect on the 6th working day (regular) or 4th (express).
What works
3 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Choose Q2 to visit a Chinese citizen or PR holder; choose S2 to visit a family member of a foreigner residing in China — sending the wrong category causes delays.
- For S2, get the relationship certificate (marriage/birth/kinship) attested by the Chinese Embassy BEFORE you apply — this step takes time.
- If your stay will exceed 180 days, apply for Q1/S1 instead, and note you must register a residence permit within 30 days of entry.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Bank balance below ₹1,00,000 or not maintained consistently for 6 months; temporary/sudden deposits to inflate the balance
- 2Invitation letter missing required details (applicant info, visit details, inviting party info, stamp/signature)
- 3Inconsistent or unconvincing itinerary, or purpose of visit not matching the visa category
Download official forms
Each link opens the official China page on VFS Global (we never host third-party forms): pick your visa category there and use its "Download Form" section for the current version.
China Online Visa Application Form (COVA)
Complete the form online, upload your electronic photo, then print and sign it. Carry the printed, signed form plus one 33×48 mm photo to the centre.
Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) — India
Official application channel for India. Select your jurisdiction (Delhi / Mumbai / Kolkata / Chennai) to see local instructions, hours and appointment details.
VFS application centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for China Family Visit Visa (Q2 / S2) is a 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
Frequently asked
Questions, answered straight
Q2 is for visiting relatives who are Chinese citizens or holders of Chinese permanent residence. S2 is for visiting family members of foreigners residing in China for work/study/other purposes, and also for private affairs like litigation, inheritance, property or medical treatment. Both are short-stay (up to 180 days).
An invitation letter with their details, your relationship, visit dates and any financial support, plus a copy of their Chinese ID (Q2) or their passport and Chinese residence permit (S2 / foreigner host). For S2, a relationship certificate attested by the Chinese Embassy is also required.
Q2 and S2 are for short family visits of up to 180 days. For longer family reunion you need Q1 (relatives of Chinese/PR) or S1 (family of residents), and you must register a residence permit within 30 days of entry.
Yes — for S2, the marriage/birth certificate or kinship certification must be attested by the Chinese Embassy in advance before you apply.
Reviewed by Paramjit Singh, SureshotVisa — a government-licensed consultancy (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024). Verify us.
How we get it done
Your China China Family Visit Visa, from your first message to your passport back.
5 questions about this visa specifically. The first two are open — tap any other to read it.
Refused? Our full service fee comes back.Government and visa-centre fees are the one part nobody can refund.
+My relative in China is inviting and sponsoring me. What do they need to send?
An invitation naming you and the relationship, proof of their own status in China (residence permit, passport or citizenship), proof of address, and — if they are paying — their income evidence and a formal undertaking. Several countries have a specific sponsorship form; using a plain letter where a prescribed form exists gets the file bounced. Send us their documents together with yours: the two sides have to agree with each other, and mismatched addresses or dates between sponsor and applicant are one of the quietest refusal causes.
+Does having close family settled abroad make my visa harder?
It is the question officers probe hardest on a family visit, because a visitor visa turns on whether you will come back. It is not a bar — thousands of these are approved every month — but it has to be answered rather than ignored. The answer is your own life here: your job or business, your dependants, your property, your bookings. A file that names the relative and then says nothing about your ties invites the officer to assume the obvious.
+How long does a China China Family Visit Visa take, start to finish?
Three things sit between today and your trip: preparing the file properly, waiting for an appointment, and the mission's own processing. China currently states Regular: 6th working day; Express: 4th working day (extra fee) for the decision itself. We control the first, which is usually days. The middle depends on slot releases. The third is entirely the mission's and no consultant can shorten it — anyone telling you otherwise is selling something they cannot deliver. Tell us your travel date and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic.
+How much of what I pay for the China visa is actually your fee?
Most of it is not ours. The China government fee (currently ₹2,900) goes to the mission and the visa-centre fee goes to VFS — both charged to you at cost, never marked up, and shown as separate lines on one GST invoice in the registered company name. Our service fee is the only part we set, and it is published rather than quoted case by case.
+How does SureshotVisa handle my China China Family Visit Visa, from first message to passport back?
You send what you have on WhatsApp and a licensed consultant says the same working day whether the case is ready. We build the file around your profile, check every document against the others, write the cover letter to match them, and hold the file complete so the first workable appointment can be taken the moment it appears. You attend biometrics; we track the file to the decision (China currently states Regular: 6th working day; Express: 4th working day (extra fee)). Government and visa-centre fees (₹2,900 for this visa) are charged at cost; our own fee is published, and if the visa is refused that fee comes back in full.
Before you file
A China China Family Visit Visa goes one of two ways.
Filed on a guessed checklist, the government fee is gone on a refusal and the refusal follows every future application. Filed after a licensed consultant has read the papers against each other, the file answers the officer's questions before they are asked. Same China rules, different outcome. How we do that is written once, in full, on the method page rather than repeated here.
Other China Visa Types
China Tourist Visa (L Visa)
The L visa for Indian citizens travelling to China for tourism, sightseeing and leisure as independent tourists. Applied through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC).
View guideChina Business Visa (M Visa)
The M visa for Indian professionals travelling to China for commercial and trade activities — trade meetings, fairs, exhibitions and competitions. Applied through CVASC.
View guideChina Student Visa (X1 — Long-term Study)
The X1 visa for Indian students enrolled in a Chinese institution for long-term study of more than 180 days. Applied through CVASC, then a residence permit is obtained in China.
View guideChina Work Visa (Z Visa — Information Only)
Information only — China Z work visas are NOT processed by SureshotVisa. This page explains the route for reference; the work permit is initiated by your Chinese employer.
View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global China website and Embassy of China. Last verified 2026-06-09. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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