At the beginning of May, the Legal Office of the State Council of China published a draft regarding new a regulation issued by China’s Entry and Exit Bureau. The draft states that in addition to the current D, Z, X, F, L, G, C, J-1 and J-2 visas, two new visa types, the Q1 and Q2, will soon be introduced. These new visas will be applicable to foreign-born Chinese people, and will allow greater convenience for them to come to China.

The Q1 visa will be made available to those wishing to apply for residency in China should they have relatives in the country, and also offers the chance for foreign-born Chinese people to take up permanent residency in China. The Q1 visa is also applicable for those who are seeking residency should they require foster care. The Q2 visa will be designed for those wishing to come to China on a short-term basis should they wish to visit individual Chinese citizens, though will also come with the chance to take up permanent residency.           

Applicants for the Q1 visa should inform their China-based relatives that they need to write them a letter of invitation that must come with proof that both parties are related. Those applying for foster care need to submit the relevant power of attorney when they apply for the visa. For the Q2 visa, applicants should also have their China-based contact to write a letter of invitation.

The draft is set to be assessed by the authorities in early June.

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