Hi!
I have recently got an offer to be based in Shanghai,china. I will be applying for z visa by end August. I wish my wife and Child to join me after 2 months.

1. Do we need to apply together during the same time i.e. myself for Z- visa and wife & Child for an L -visa?

In this case, what are all the documents that required to be provided for L- visa of my wife & Child. I will get all the documents that required to be submitted through my company in China.

2. Does they (wife and child) need to get a physical examination done?

3. I have already authenticated marriage certificate issued by Government Official and My wife name is also been included in my Passport.
Do I need to get any Authentication from Chinese Embassy for my wife and child before I leave from here?
Do I need to get any notarized from the Lawyer?

4. Usually, for how many years the Z- Visa (for self) and L-Visa (wife and Child) will be issued?

5. If I can apply for L- Visa of my wife and child later i.e. after 2 months what will be the procedure and needed documents?


Please advise.