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Asked by john from Hong kong | Nov. 25, 2020 20:13
About:China Family Reunion Visa

visa for canadian wife

I am from HK and a holder of the mainland travel permit (回乡证), however my wife is Canadian and only holds a Canadian passport. Since i will be sent on a work assignment in Shanghai in the coming months, what type of visa should i be going for? Q1 or Q2?

Also, am i able to get that visa now during these times?

Answers (7)
Answered by Paul | Nov. 29, 2020 19:09
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If your wife intends to stay for more than 180 days, then she should apply for a Q1 visa, otherwise she can apply for a Q2 visa. However, during the epidemic period, she can apply for a visa only if she has got a PU or TE invitation letter from China.
Answered by JOHN | Nov. 29, 2020 19:39
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Ok, so the "Q" Visa is the correct one to get given that I am a holder of the 回乡证?
Answered by Paul | Nov. 29, 2020 23:40
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Yes, I think so.
Answered by All from China | Dec. 02, 2020 01:12
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As a Hong Konger with mainland travel permit you have to establish residence 1st in Mainland for 6 months to be able to sponsor your wife visa/spouse residence permit.
Answered by John | Dec. 03, 2020 20:12
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Due to COVID, would there be an exceptions or alternative methods to get her a different visa for her to come with in Jan. Otherwise, it would then be seperation for at least 6 months until I can even start to apply for her.
Answered by All from China | Dec. 07, 2020 02:38
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Since you as a HKer you don't need any work permit to work in Mainland, what can help is, if you can get work contract in advance (proof that you will move to Shanghai) & use it as a ground for your wife to apply for Q1 visa & letter that you will have accommodation provided by company for you & your wife. Your wife have only 2 options Q1 or Q2 visa since you are "Chinese national".
Answered by john | Dec. 08, 2020 00:59
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Ah that is much more clear then. Thank you for clarifying. Do you know if I will be able to apply for that now? Or when would that be open for application?
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