How long is the tourist visa valid?

The visa for visiting relatives is valid for 5 years.

Application materials for visiting relatives visa:

1, valid passport or other international travel documents;

2. Fill in the application form for foreigner visa documents with photos;

3. Certification materials related to the application; Q2 visa holders should submit the letter, identity certificate and family member relationship certificate issued by the interviewee. You can extend your stay for no more than 180 days. For S2 visa holders, letters issued by relatives, foreigners' residence certificates and family members' relationship certificates must be submitted when visiting relatives. The stay time can be extended by no more than 180 days;

4. Other formalities that should be performed and the supporting materials submitted.

Processing flow:

1. If I apply, I will go through the relevant formalities in the exit-entry administration department of the public security organ. If the country needs high-level talents, is in urgent need of specialized talents, is under the age of 16 or has reached the age of 60, and is unable to move due to illness and other reasons, the inviting unit or individual, the applicant's relatives and relevant specialized service agencies may apply on their behalf.

2, acceptance, should be clear about the material, clear content;

3. Examine and verify the authenticity of the application, and examine and confirm that the applicant is of foreign nationality. If he does not accept the interview within the agreed time without justifiable reasons, he may not issue a visa certificate according to law;

4. If the decision meets the conditions and standards, the decision-making organ shall make a decision on granting the administrative license and issue corresponding certificates.

Legal basis: Article 16 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration.

Visa is divided into diplomatic visa, courtesy visa, official visa and ordinary visa.

Issuing diplomatic and official visas to foreigners who enter the country for diplomatic or official reasons; Issue courtesy visas to foreigners who need courtesy because of their special status. The scope and methods of issuing diplomatic visas, courtesy visas and official visas shall be stipulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreigners who enter the country for non-diplomatic or official reasons such as work, study, visiting relatives, traveling, business activities, talent introduction, etc. , will be issued the corresponding ordinary visa. The types and issuance methods of ordinary visas shall be stipulated by the State Council.