Oct 25, 2025
Eligible Applicants
Foreign nationals who pay short-term visitsto their family members of Chinese citizens inWuhan with Chinese permanent residence status.
Application Materials
(I) Valid passport or other internationaltravel documents, including copies of thepersonal information paqe, the valid visa paqe,and the visa page with the latest entry stamp.
(Il) Registration Form of Residence forVisitors From Overseas.
(lll) Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application Form completed in black ink with arecent 2-inch bareheaded, full-face photo on awhite background.
(IV) Proof of family relationship or a statement of kinship from the inviter.
(V) Valid identification documents of theperson visited and proof of residence in his/her actual place to live (Wuhan) for more than 6months.
(VI) A Ietter explaininq the kinship.
(VIl) Other application materials required bythe exit and entry administration authority basedon 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.(Il) 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 ofno more than 180 days. The cumulative duration ofstay on the renewed visa shall not exceed 1 year from the last entry into China
(II) For foreign nationals of Chinese origin, amultiple-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 interviewedThose who are under the aqe of 16, over the aqe of60, or suffer mobility issues due to illness or otherreasons, or have a good record of previous stay/residence in China may have others file arapplication on their behalf. However, if the exit andentry administration authority requires aninterview, the applicant must attend it in person,
(II) The extension of visa is valid for the latestentry only and does not affect the number ofentries and validity period of the original visa. Thecumulative extended period of stay shall notexceed the duration of stay specified in the originavisa. Upon visa renewal, the original visa becomes invalid.
(III) Supporting documents provided by foreignnationals in languages other than Chinese for applying for visa/stay permit/residence permitmust be accompanied by a Chinese translation from a qualified translation company in China.
(IV) First-time applicants in China under theage 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.
Source:Exit and Entry Administration Department of Wuhan Public Security Bureau