Visa Fees
The fee varies enormously according to your nationality, the number of entries required, the country you are applying in, and whether you want an express service. It is normally paid on collection, but in some localities it must be paid when you apply. A few nationalities are not charged a fee, such as Pakistan, Maldives, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Poland, Yugoslavia and Slovakia. However, in the United Kingdom, applicants need pay more monery for visa because ordinary passport holders should apply for a Chinese visa at Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) rather than at Chinese Embassy in London, UK. The CVASC charge some fees for its service provied to applicants. USA travellers have one fixed fee regardless of the other factors. The fee range is currently from about free for a very few nationalities or 200 to 900 RMB for most applicants, excluding the express service fee if you choose that.
Overstaying a Visa
If you have overstayed your visa and would like to remain in the country make an application, as explained above, as soon as possible and apologise for your error. If you are leaving China anyway, you can just front up at the airport or border and be dealt with there. In either case, you will probably have to pay a fine of 500 RMB a day up to a maximum of 5000 RMB though you are not necessarily denied a new visa or have further action taken. However, you could be expelled from the country and prohibited re-entry for 5 years
Visa Agents
Visa agents operate in China and in some other countries. At the simplest they can take over your application and handle it for you, such as the China Visa Online, your China visa portal. This is convenient if you do not live in a city where there is a visa issuing Consulate, or if your situation is more complex, especially when you apply within China.
Many advertise, including in TCG, that they can obtain visas for you that might be difficult for you to get yourself and can provide supporting documents such as invitation letters. Clearly some are more capable than others and we cannot give guidance on this except to make sure exactly what you are paying for and that the agent is genuine in being able to deliver what they promise. Many have proved they can deliver - quite simply they know the system...and usually have good contacts who can be persuaded to apply the rules more flexibly than the individual applicant can.
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Travelers' Voices on Fees, Overstaying & Visa Agents
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Nov. 6,2009 08:09 Reply
Mr.PUGH(CHINA) said:
We are applying for six month L-F visas-multiple entry-=-180 days each entry through a visa agency and their fees they say is 6500 rmb each--so for the two of us 13,000 rmb
this seems to me to be very excessive fees
can you tell me the actual fees charged by your visa offices
thank you--(we have Australian passports)
Nov. 6,2009 20:37
Mrs.Amanda replied:
Where will you apply for the visa?
Nov. 6,2009 23:40
Mr.abc(macau) replied:
yes, it is expensive. however, since even australians can only get 7-15 days from the China consulate, you have to pay what ever they are asking. it is now very, very difficult for a china visa. there is one company in macau that charges 5,000 rmb for 1 year multi entry: 86-15344868900
Nov. 8,2009 04:19
Mrs.Jonna(Australia) replied:
The visa office of China Consulate or embassy charges AUD 80 per passport for Multi-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity
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Nov. 4,2009 07:39 Reply
Ms.ann(philippines) said:
hi sir.. am ann.. i want to apply for a china tourist visa.. can u pls send me the requirements? thank you
Nov. 4,2009 21:17
Mr.Christopher replied:
You can refer to the info. on the official website of the China Embassy in Philippines below:
http://ph.china-embassy.org/eng/lsfw/hzqz/t171818.htm.
3.
Oct. 28,2009 08:56 Reply
Mr.Anthony(Nigeria) said:
hello sir,
I paid an overstay fine in china.I am a Nigerian passport holder.I overstayed my visit with 15days which i paid the fees..about 3,500rmb.I want to apply for another chinese visa from my home country..so I want to know if the overstay exit visa will have any impact on the issuance of a new visa.Can i be denied a visa cos of the overstay exit visa on my passport?
Oct. 28,2009 20:24
Mr.Tyler replied:
I think only the China embassy in your home country can give you exact answer. Contact them directly.
4.
Oct. 25,2009 05:29 Reply
Mr.Ali(Saudi Arabia) said:
Dear Sir/Madam
Good day to you
I am Ali natinality Saudi i have Medical Company, i want visit in China to business purpose what kind of docoment need please in form us.
we are waiting for your sooonest reply.
Thanks in advance
Best regard
Ali
Oct. 26,2009 20:59
Mr.Nigel replied:
1. Letter of Invitation from the company / institution you want to visit in China;
2. Original Visa Notice Sheet from an authorized Chinese governmental apparatus /organization, prescribing the visa validity, number of entries and stay period. The Notice Sheet can be obtained by the above said Chinese company / institution in China;
3. Fully completed Visa Application Form, attached with 1 recent photograph (30mm X 40mm)
4. Original passport with validity more than 6 months and minimum 2 blank visa pages;
5. Photocopy of the first 2 pages (personal information pages) of the passport;
6. Saudi Iqama and its copy for non-Saudis;
7. Return flight tickets and hotel reservation in China and their copies;
8. Cover Letter / Letter of Recommendation from your company / institution.
Following documents are also required in case of necessity:
1. Your up-to-date Personal Bank Statement;
2. Photocopy of your company's Registration Certificate stamped by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
3. Non Criminal Clearance Certificate from the Police.
5.
Oct. 18,2009 02:59 Reply
Mr.nate(china) said:
I broke my ankle in Yunnan Province China & didn't leave the country every 30 days like i'm supposed to, so I've overstayed almost 3 months now.
I have an Xray from the hospital. When I was injured, the Dali police came & wrote a report, assuring me it's ok to overstay when injured. But i didn't get any paperwork or anything from them.
I'm now in Shanghai. I went to the PSB Friday & they told me i'd have to pay a 5000rmb fine. They refused to look at my Xray or call Dali police.
I'm American & my embassy/consul CANNOT help.
I'm unable to check into any hotel or even net cafe, due to not having a valid visa.
I'm sleeping outside, can't pay a fine, & still have trouble walking. My leg has gotten worse since i came to SH.
I wanted to take a boat to Japan Tuesday, but things look grim.
Here are some options i'm considering:
1. "Lose" my passport. Will this work? It's tattered & almost full anyway, but do they keep a separate record of my visa length, etc?
2. Try to leave the country via ship port & see what they say, tell them i need surgery in Japan.
3. Go all the way to HK or a smaller border & try to leave there. This idea is the worst, but maybe it's easier to cross by land?
I just don't want to go to jail or pay a fine.
I originally thought they'd be understanding & helpful like Dali police, but SH cops are terrible.
I'm truly in an emergency situation & don't know anyone in SH.
Oct. 18,2009 23:12
Mr.Helper replied:
Mr. nate, your ankle was hurt, why you come from Dali to Shanghai, you should stay in Dali till your ankle becomes recovery. Now the thing becomes difficult by you. The only choice is you pay fine and go back to USA, otherwise, you can't go back China for ever because you will in blacklist. Please read the overstaying in this article carefully.
6.
Oct. 9,2009 06:35 Reply
Ms.angel(Philippines) said:
hi im angel and i just want to know what will i do wih my case.i was a victim of fake visa in china im still here now in china and i want to go back in my country.i already get my passport but the agent removed the fake visa and now i am 7months overstay..can i have some advice i don't know anything about this and im afraid that they will put me in jail if i show myself to imigration.
Oct. 9,2009 20:49
Mr.Steve replied:
You can contact the philippines embassy in China for help.
7.
Oct. 9,2009 01:58 Reply
Mr.Ali Asghar Khan(Malaysia) said:
hi sir, l am student of Taylors College in Malaysia studying hospitality,l am resident of Pakistan,l want to know the requirements of tour visa to china,
Oct. 9,2009 02:35
Mr.Noah replied:
You are pakistan passport holder, right?
Then you need the following documents to apply for a China tourist visa in Malaysia:
1. Your valid & actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity left before expiration and at least one blank page left in it.
2. One completed Visa Application Form with one additional passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable).
3. round-way air ticket and hotel booking in China.
8.
Sep. 30,2009 15:44 Reply
Mr.blessing agbomu(Nigeria) said:
I am a nigerian, i want to travel to china on tourism, kindly get back to me with the requirement needed asap.
Oct. 6,2009 20:59
Mr.Robert replied:
For tourism, the Chinese embassy in Nigeria doesn't accept individual application. You should contact a qualified travel agency and join a tour.
9.
Oct. 3,2009 21:46 Reply
Mr.Letty(Philippines) said:
i'm from the philippines...i want to watch my daughter in a competition in foshan....what do i need to file a visa for just 7 days?...thanks
Oct. 6,2009 02:43
Mr.Morris replied:
You apply for tourist visa at China embassy or consulates in Philippines, please provide your original passport, one completed visa application form affixed with one recent passport photo, flight tickets and hotel reservation to the visa office during its office hours. Maybe the visa official will ask you to provide other papers.
10.
Sep. 16,2009 03:18 Reply
Mr.Paing thu Chit(Singapore) said:
HI, I also have similar problems. I have HK visa and I would like to go there on certain days which i can get a day off from project but unfortunately all ticket sold out. So i'm thinking that whether i can go to Macao first, then go visit HK. But my problem is I dun have Macao visa. Can i apply for arrival visa there for visiting purpose( as tourist) and then go visit HK? I'm Myanmar Citizen working in Singapore as software engineer!!!
Sep. 16,2009 03:43
Mrs.Chloe replied:
yes, you can apply for the Macau visa on arrival.