China Visa Application Procedure and Fee
Main China Visa Types
2021 Holidays of the Embassy/Consulates/CVASC in Australia
Procedure of Application at CVASC
1. Complete the Application Form. You can complete the form online and print it out, or download first, then fill it by hand;
2. Make online appointment for your submission;
3. Obtain queue number upon arrival at the center and submit your application when your number is called;
4. Pick up your visa on the collection day and pay the fees.
Procedure of Application at CVASC by Post
CVASC accepts postal applications, but it requires 10 working days for processing. There is no express service or rush service for postal applications.
1. Prepare all required documents and materials, no express available for postal application;
2. Complete the Application Form. You can complete the form online and print it out, or download first, then fill it by hand;
3. Prepare the envelope and postage;
4. Fill out the Payment Authorization Form, which can be downloaded from the Center's website. Only debit card will be accepted as method of payment for postal applications;
5. Prepare the stamped Australia Post Express Post Service envelope for return delivery, the return address must be written on the envelope;
6. Put all the documents into the envelope, seal the envelope and post to the Center. (Please take down the tracking number of your mail in order to check the status of delivery;
7. Check the status of issuance on the Center's website;
8. Passport will be returned to you by post after visa issuance.
Visa Fees (AUD)
Australian citizens
Types | Regular | Express | Rush | Post |
---|---|---|---|---|
3-month Single Entry | 109.5 | 167 | 209 | 131.5 |
6-month Double Entry | 139.5 | 197 | 239 | 161.5 |
6-month Multi-Entry | 169.5 | 227 | 269 | 191.5 |
12-month Multi-Entry | 229.5 | 287 | 329 | 251.5 |
US citizens
Types | Regular | Express | Rush | Post |
---|---|---|---|---|
Single / Double / Multiple Entries | 218.5 | 276 | 318 | 240.5 |
Canadians
Types | Regular | Express | Rush | Post |
---|---|---|---|---|
Single / Double / Multiple Entries | 149.5 | 207 | 249 | 171.5 |
Citizens of Other Countries
Types | Regular | Express | Rush | Post |
---|---|---|---|---|
3-month Single Entry | 99.5 | 157 | 199 | 121.5 |
6-month Double Entry | 124.5 | 182 | 224 | 146.5 |
6-month Multi-Entry | 149.5 | 207 | 249 | 171.5 |
12-month Multi-Entry | 199.5 | 257 | 299 | 221.5 |
Note:
2. Cash, money order, bank cheque, company cheque and credit card (Visa/Master card) are acceptable. No personal cheques. Please make cheques and money orders payable to: CITS V Service (Australia) Pty Ltd.
3. GST, ie., goods and service tax, is included in the fee.

Also, do I need to have a negative test before travel and quarantine in China on arrival.
Many thanks.








I will need to do this by post; I will not return to Australia before relocating to Xi'an, China in July 2020.
Can you provide this service?
If not, what agency could assist me please?
Thank you,
Lea G.


