can i apply l visa for my accompanying wife?

Question

I have been offered job from China, I have got Z type but I have not yet entered into China. I want my wife to accompany me to PRC. I do not wanna left her behind. What visa i should apply for her ? Will an invitation letter for her from my Chinese employer will serve the purpose? Can she enter China on L type and later can change to FAMILY one (S) within mainland China?  Any solution will be highly appreciated. Thanks

Steven · Answer

Atif, the safest way is that you arrive in mainland China and change your Z type to a temporary resident permit. Then you can send an invitation letter to your wife and then she can apply for a S type. I heard that some people in your situation apply for a S type for their families with their Z types. If you don't want to go to China alone, you may try to apply for a S type for your son with your Z type. However, I can't guarantee that you will get the S type for sure. If your wife enter PRC with a L type, she then needs to exit China to apply for the S type.

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Can I apply L visa for my accompanying wife?