🇨🇳 China · Family
Q1 Visa — Family Reunion of Chinese Citizen / Foreign PR Holder (Long-Term) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €535 |
| Minimum annual salary | €43,589 |
| Proof of savings | €8,718 |
| Minimum investment | €4,359 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Medical exam | Required |
| Age range | 25–40 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €126 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €535.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Proof of savings
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum investment
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Criminal record
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Medical exam
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.