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Asked by matt from china | Jul. 27, 2015 23:58

About:China Private Visit Visa

S1 visa or other

I am from the UK and working out in china for the next 5 years. I have a foreigner residence permit that needs to renewed every year. I want my mother to come and live with me for as long as possible and not too sure what type she needs, I assume its S1?

I need clarification the the below statement. "Original and a photocopy of certification such as a marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by the Public Security Bureau (or notarized certification of kinship) showing their immediate family relationship."

Does this mean I have to get my birth certificate notarized? by the Chinese embassy in UK?

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Answered by Virginia | Jul. 28, 2015 22:06

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Matt, you are right, you mother should apply for the S1 type.

Before going to the Chinese embassy to authenticate your birth certificate, you should have this certificated notarized by a notary pulic first and then notarized by the UK Foreign Affairs Ministry or its authorized agencies.

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Answered by matt | Jul. 28, 2015 23:51

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thanks for the repsonse.
Can you confirm if I can apply for the s1 first without completing legalization & Chinese embassy authentication? I assume this process is only required when taking the birth cert to china to convert the S1 to residence permit?

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Answered by Virginia | Jul. 29, 2015 04:46

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Yes, the authenticated birth certificate is only required when converting the S1 to residence permit. You can apply for the S1 first.

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