Application of Foreign Nationals for Residence Permit for Reunion and Its Extension/Renewal

Eligible Applicants
Family members of Chinese citizens or foreign nationals with《People' s Republic of China Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card》in China who apply for residence permits for family reunion.

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.
(II) Reqistration Form of Residence for Visitors From Overseas.
(III) Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application Form completed in black ink with arecent 2-inch bareheaded, full-face photo on a white background.
(IV) Proof of kinship.
(V) Valid identification documents of the person visited and proof of actual residence in Wuhan for more than 6 months.
(VI) A letter explaining the kinship.
(VII) Health Certificate.
(VIII) 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 Residence Permit
(I) Those under 18 years old and those over 60 years old may apply for a residence permit with aminimum period of 180 days and a maximum period of 3 years (the residence expiration date for individuals under 18 years old should not exceed their 18th birthday).
(II) Foreiqn nationals of Chinese origin may apply for a residence permit for family reunion valid for up to 5 years.
(III) Other applicants may apply for a residence permit with a minimum period of 180 days and a maximum period of 2 years.

Important Notes
(I) Applicants are required to be interviewed. Those who are under the age of 16, over the age of 60, or suffer mobillity 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) 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
(III) 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.
(IV) Individuals who have not canceled their Chinese household registration must do so before filing an application.

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