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Asked by Julia from germany | Aug. 02, 2020 00:35

About:China Visa Renewal and Extension

Change to Q Visa in China after marriage

Is it possible to change an L visa to a Q visa IN China after getting married there? Or would I have to leave China to apply for a Q Visa? Would that be possible in Hongkong or any other county nearby? I am an EU citizen. There is no special visa in China to get married, right? (Like it is in Germany).

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Answered by Johannes Ricke | Aug. 02, 2020 07:35

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If you are in China now on an L visa, and you marry a Chinese citizen you will be able to change your visa to a residence permit. You’ll need a medical at an official government place, your marriage certificate, your partners hukou, I.d. Card and an invitation letter.

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Answered by Julia | Aug. 02, 2020 21:08

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Thank you for your fast reply!

You are saying „now“. I am not. Does the possibility to change from L visa into residence permit have anything to do with the travel ban or is it possible anyway? I need to wait for the end of the travel ban before I can go back to Shanghai.

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Answered by Julia | Aug. 03, 2020 12:09

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Thank you for you super fast reply!

So I also asked the Chinese Consulate in Munich about which visa to get to fly to China to marry my Chinese fiancé. I thought I would have to come with a L-Visa before marriage.

They told me I can apply for a S2-Visa to enter China for the marriage with a Chinese citizen and apply for a residence permit once we have the marriage certificate.

Now I am really confused. I thought the S2-Visa is for a longer visit (more than 180days) of a foreigner living in China?
I cant find anything online about this visa type for marriage or even for visiting a Chinese citizen in China.

Do you have any more information?

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Answered by Eva | Aug. 05, 2020 23:36

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Yes, you can apply for an S1 visa, which is also issued to those who have private affairs in China, and I think that you are going to marry should be such a private affair.

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Answered by Johannes Ricke | Aug. 07, 2020 06:15

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I actually think a S1, or S2 would be difficult to get, they are generally issued for visits to foreigners holding residence permits. It would be much easier to get a L visa, which you can get married with. You need a valid visa, temporary residence registration, and an affidavit/affirmation to prove you’re eligible to marry i.e. not already married. You get this from your country’s embassy/consulate in China, or you may be able to get it in Germany before you travel. After you’re married you should be able to get a residence permit, though as you’ll still have a L visa, it shouldn’t be urgent. When you apply it simply depends on the official at the entry exit bureau, and what mood he may be in that day. He decides.

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Answered by Johannes Ricke | Aug. 07, 2020 06:23

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By the way, you should apply for S2 first, and if that is refused you can get the L. The S2 can definitely be changed to a residence permit after marriage, the L is a ‘probable’, and may only be during the travel ban, as you suggest. Anyway, you have lots of time before the travel ban is lifted. Sorry for any confusion, and good luck!

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