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China Visa Fees

China visa fees vary enormously according to your nationality, the number of entries required, the country you are applying in, and whether you want an express service. Generally the cost is $140 for an American citizen, and for citizens of other countries, the fee ranges from $20 to $70. It is normally paid on visa collection, but in some localities it must be paid when you apply.

In most countries, the embassy and consulate charge fees according to the number of entries on the issued visa. Usually, the more entries you get, the more expensive your visa is. While for some countries, like the US, UK, and Canada, citizens need to pay a fixed fee no matter how many entries they apply for. Besides, extra money is required for express services.
 

Countries Exempt from China Visa Fees

Albania Bosnia Bulgaria Maldives
Micronesia Pakistan Slovakia the Republic of Montenegro
 

China Visa Price List for Some Major Countries

Country 1 Entry 2 Entries
Australia * AUD 94.5 AUD 117.5
Brazil BRL 475 BRL 475
Canada * CAD 137.15 CAD 137.15
France *
EUR 111
EUR 111
Germany * EUR 110.45 EUR 110.45
India * INR 4,761 INR 6,261
Ireland EUR 30 EUR 45
Italy * EUR 127.1 EUR 127.1
Japan * JPY 7,250 JPY 8,750
Netherlands * EUR 111.55 EUR 111.55
New Zealand NZD 105 NZD 160
Mexico MXN 550 MXN 820
Poland  PLN 195 PLN 195
Russia * SUR 6,300 SUR 8,800
Singapore * SGD 80 SGD 87
Spain * EUR 111.55 EUR 111.55
United Kingdom * GBP 130 GBP 130
United States of America USD 140 USD 140

 Note:
1. The fees listed here only apply to those who apply in their own country rather than in a third country.
2. For countries marked with *, citizens must apply through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center, also called CVASC. The fees shown in the table include the cost of visa to China, the service fee charged by CVASC, and tax as well. In some countries, tax varies in different regions, so there might be slight change in the China visa fees.
3. For details of China visa fees in your country, please click the link of Chinese Embassies and Consulates.

The application fees of China Visa on Arrival and the cost of getting or renewing a visa at the exit and entry administration of the local PSB within China are the same as a single-entry visa, ie., CNY 168 for most countries.
 

China Visa Cost for Application from Visa Agents

They operate in China and in some other countries. At the simplest they can take over your application and handle it for you. This is convenient if you do not live in a city where there is a consulate, or if your situation is more complex, especially when you apply within China.

Visa agents will be helpful for they can provide supporting documents such as invitation letters. The agent is genuine in being able to deliver the application more flexibly than the individual applicants. A disadvantage is that they will charge higher fees from you.
 

Further reading: How much is a 10-year visa to China?

Currently, only UK, US, Canada, and Argentina citizens are eligible for the 10-year multiple-entry China visa. The total fee is:
UK US Canada Argentina
257 pounds 140 US dollars About 142 Canadian dollars 40,170 pesos
- Last updated on Mar. 11, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on China Visa Fees
Asked by tara khandro from USA/INDONESIA | Mar. 04, 2024 02:35Reply
Visa for July
I have a US passport. I will join a tour going to China leaving from Denpasar, Bali. I live on Bali with a long term KITAS. Do I pay the US Visa fee if I'm joining a tour? Or is there a different fee for a group tour? Thanks a million
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Answered by Jessica | Mar. 04, 2024 23:58
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It costs IDR 2,445,000 for American passport holders if you apply for it in Indonesia.
Asked by Gerry Camiller from UNITED KINGDOM | Feb. 13, 2024 23:42Reply
Train from Mongolia to Beijing then flight from Beijing to London five days later. Is 144 day trans.
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Answered by James | Feb. 17, 2024 19:42
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As I know, the train from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing hasn't resumed yet. So you'd better change your travel plan.
Asked by Ronald Chung from UNITED STATES | Feb. 08, 2024 06:02Reply
I’m a US with a Chinese Visa expiring Dec 2024. Planning on visiting Shenzhen for 2 1/2 weeks
In April 2024. Is my current Chinese Visa ok or will I have to renew?
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Answered by Harry | Feb. 17, 2024 18:07
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It is surely okay.
Asked by brent from UNITED STATES | Feb. 02, 2024 06:12Reply
do I need a multiple-entry visa?
I'm a US citizen who will come to Beijing on a cruise ship that will stop in Beijing for 2 days, then will start a multiple-day tour within China. I know that the tour group can issue an invitation letter for the visa to cover the time I'm with them, but for the day before that tour starts, how do I cover that in the visa application?
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Answered by Maria | Feb. 03, 2024 18:57
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Don't worry, the invitation letter is enough to apply for the visa. If you don't plan to leave China and re-enter, a single-entry visa is available.
Asked by Silviana from ROMANIA | Feb. 01, 2024 21:44Reply
I am travelling from Malaysia to Amsterdam through Guangzhou.
Was thinking to stay there for a night. Am I required to apply for a visa for 1,5 days in Guangzhou?
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Answered by Helen | Feb. 01, 2024 22:13
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If you don't have any other stops in mainland China, then no visa is needed. Because you are eligible for the 24 / 144-hour visa-free transit.
Answered by Silviana | Feb. 03, 2024 22:14
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Great news, thank you.
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