Eligibility: A foreign national who intends to visit his or her family member holding a local residence permit in China, or a foreign national who intends to visit China for other personal affairs.

Required application materials:

1. One completed Visa /Stay Permit /Residence Permit Application Form;

2. One color identification photo (taken within 6 months, with a white background, in 2 inches, and bareheaded);

3. The original and photocopies of the applicant’s valid passport, visa and other related documents;

4. A valid registration form for temporary residence of foreigners;

5. A visa application letter from the applicant;

6. Supporting materials consistent with the matters requested:

(1) In case of visit to family members of a foreigner holding a residence permit in Suzhou, a certificate issued by the individual’s employer, his or her residence permit and proof of family relationship, that is, spouse, parent (of the spouse), and son or daughter under 18 years of age, should be provided;

(2) In case of persons entering for other private affairs, related documents detailing the private affair or humanitarian reason should be provided.

7. Any additional application materials requested by visa authorities based on specific circumstances;

8. Certification, including marriage certificate, birth certificate, and certification of kinship or name and other personal information change, issued by foreign competent authorities or public notary institutions should be authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of the People’s Republic of China in the applicant’s home country. Additionally, any foreign language supporting documents should be translated into Chinese by a qualified translation agency.

Address: Zone C, F4, Government Affairs Service Center (West), 1801 West Qianjin Road, Kunshan.

Processing time: 7 working days upon submission of all required application materials.

Contact: 0512-57385868