Application of Foreign Nationals for Extension and Renewal of Q2 (short-term visits to family members of Chinese citizens) Visa

Eligible Applicants
Foreign nationals who pay short-term visitsto their family members of Chinese citizens in Wuhan with Chinese permanent residence status.

Application Materials
(I) Valid passport or other international travel documents, including copies of the personal information page, the valid visa page, and the visa page with the latest entry stamp.
(Il) Registration Form of Residence for Visitors From Overseas.
(lll) Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application Form completed in black ink with a recent 2-inch bareheaded, full-face photo on a white background.
(IV) Proof of family relationship or a statement of kinship from the inviter.
(V) Valid identification documents of the person visited and proof of residence in his/her actual place to live (Wuhan) for more than 6 months.
(VI) A letter explaininq the kinship.
(VIl) Other application materials required by the exit and entry administration authority based on the situation.

Note: All application materials shall be submitted in their original version for verification along with A4 copies.

Duration of Extended / Renewed Visa
(I) Those who apply for an extension of Q2 visamay apply for an extension of no more than 180 days.

(II) Those who apply for renewal of Q2 visa (including those holding Q2 visa who apply for additional entries) may apply for a zero/single/double/multiple -entry visa valid for up to 1 year with a stay duration of no more than 180 days. The cumulative duration of stay on the renewed visa shall not exceed 1 year from the last entry into China.
(III) For foreign nationals of Chinese origin, a multiple-entry visa valid for up to 5 years with a stay duration of up to 180 days can be issued upon presenting supporting documents for family visits and the identification documents of foreign nationals of Chinese origin.

Important Notes
(I) Applicants are required to be interviewed. Those who are under the age of 16, over the age of 60, or suffer mobility issues due to illness or other reasons, or have a good record of previous stay/residence in China may have others file an application on their behalf. However, if the exit and entry administration authority requires an interview, the applicant must attend it in person.
(II) The extension of visa is valid for the latest entry only and does not affect the number of entries and validity period of the original visa. The cumulative extended period of stay shall not exceed the duration of stay specified in the origina visa. Upon visa renewal, the original visa becomes invalid.
(III) Supporting documents provided by foreign nationals in languages other than Chinese for applying for visa/stay permit/residence permit must be accompanied by a Chinese translation from a qualified translation company in China.
(IV) First-time applicants in China under the age of 18 who are foreign nationals of Chinese origin or overseas Chinese are also required to submit their birth certificate, parents' passports, and proof of residence abroad.
(V) Individuals who have not canceled their Chinese household registration must do so before filing an application.

This notification shall be interpreted by the Exiand Entry Administration Department of Wuhan Public Security Bureau.