How Do Foreigners in Guangzhou Apply for Family Visas? The Latest Guide for 2026
Published: May 27, 2026

After a foreign executive received a work visa for Guangzhou, the first thing he asked was, ”Can my wife and children come with me? Can my children attend school in Guangzhou?” Family relocation is the top concern for foreign talent and is also key to companies retaining talent.

Guangzhou’s family visa policy for 2026 remains generally stable, but there are some important details to note regarding children’s enrollment in school and spouses’ employment.

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一、家属签证类型与条件

签证类型Applicable objectsLength of StayRequirements for application
S1签证(长期)配偶、父母、未满18周岁子女与工作许可有效期一致需提供关系证明和经济担保
S2签证(短期)其他家属不超过180天需提供邀请函和关系证明

二、家属签证所需材料

Name of materialspecificationcaveat
Valid passport有效期不少于6个月每位家属单独准备
关系证明结婚证/出生证明需经公证+认证
经济担保证明工作签证持有人的收入证明银行流水或单位证明
住宿证明租赁合同或住宿登记需满足居住面积要求
medical report18岁以上家属需提供广州指定医院
照片2寸白底近期照片电子版+纸质版

三、家属最关心的两个问题

Q1:配偶能在广州合法工作吗?

持有S1签证的配偶不能直接工作。如需就业,需另行申请工作许可和工作类居留许可。部分地区对A类人才的配偶有放宽政策。

Q2:子女能在广州上学吗?

可以,有三种选择:

• 国际学校:外籍人员子女学校,年费约10-30万元,英语教学环境

• 公立学校国际部:费用适中,学位竞争激烈

• 私立双语学校:中英文教学,费用介于前两者之间,需提前排队

四、家属签证续签注意事项

• 家属签证有效期与工作签证挂钩,工作签证续签时家属签证需同步续签

• 家属签证逾期同样面临罚款和遣返风险

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Contact us for a customized solutionIf you have any questions about applying for a work visa in Guangzhou, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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