Visiting family in China from Atlanta, Savannah, Charlotte or Raleigh? The Q2 family visit visa covers stays up to 180 days. This guide covers the invitation letter, proof of relationship, and the mail-in process through the Chinese Embassy Visa Section in Washington, DC — 2201 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 110, Washington, DC 20007 (Mon–Fri 9:30 am–2:30 pm).
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It depends on how long you stay: Q2 for up to 180 days, Q1 for longer than 180 days. Most family visits use Q2. You need an invitation letter from your family member in China plus a copy of their Chinese ID, and proof of your relationship (such as a birth certificate or household register page).
Contact us, we file your COVA application and pre-check everything, then you mail your passport with the printed barcode page once the application passes preliminary review. Our DC-district specialist submits at the Embassy Visa Section and mails your passport back.
Full service $360 (service $200 + government $140 + courier $20). Full service expedited $485 ($300 + $165 + $20). Submission + pickup only $280 ($120 + $140 + $20), expedited $355 ($170 + $165 + $20). Family discount: service fee 20% off from the 2nd family applicant. You pay only after approval.
The inviter's name, your name, your relationship, your trip dates, and where you will stay in China — plus a copy of the inviter's Chinese ID card. We check the letter before anything is submitted.
Up to 180 days per stay. If you plan to stay longer than 180 days, apply for a Q1 visa instead.
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