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 $30 to $90. 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.
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.
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.
Currently, only UK, US, Canada, and Argentina citizens are eligible for the 10-year multiple-entry China visa. The fee is:
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 |
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Australia * | AUD 109.5 | AUD 139.5 |
Brazil | BRL 460 | BRL 460 |
Canada * | CAD 142 | CAD 142 |
France * | EUR 126 | EUR 126 |
Germany * | EUR 125.45 | EUR 125.45 |
India * | INR 5,552 | INR 7,502 |
Ireland | EUR 40 | EUR 60 |
Italy * | EUR 127.1 | EUR 127.1 |
Japan * | JPY 8,000 | JPY 10,000 |
Netherlands * | EUR 126.55 | EUR 126.55 |
New Zealand | NZD 140 | NZD 210 |
Mexico | MXN 730 | MXN 1,090 |
Poland | PLN 220 | PLN 220 |
Russia | SUR 3,300 | SUR 6,600 |
Singapore * | SGD 85 | SGD 95 |
Spain * | EUR 126.55 | EUR 126.55 |
United Kingdom * | GBP 151 | GBP 151 |
United States of America | USD 140 | USD 140 |

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
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?
UK | US | Canada | Argentina |
321 pounds | 140 US dollars | About 142 Canadian dollars | 2,470 pesos |
- Last modified on Jan. 02, 2021 -
Questions & Answers on China Visa Fees
Asked by Jeevitha from INDIA | Jan. 17, 2021 01:17
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Hi I am Indian and student can I apply tourist Visa for China
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Answered by Cynthia | Jan. 18, 2021 00:37
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No, currently you cannot get tourist visa for China.
Asked by Abigail from INDIA | Jan. 02, 2021 05:28
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Hi,my name is Abigail and i'm frok India..Is it possible for labour worker to get visa?
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Answered by Rajesh | Jan. 10, 2021 19:14
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I'm afraid not.
Asked by Ashfaq from BANGLADESH | Dec. 24, 2020 09:03
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I want to migrate china with my wife. Is it possible?
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Answered by Amy | Dec. 30, 2020 22:27
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If she is a Chinese citizen or she has a residence permit of China, it will be possible.
Asked by Gabriel from UNITED KINGDOM | Dec. 23, 2020 16:22
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Cost of a Chinese Tourism visa in Vietnam for a British National
Hi I'm Gabriel Cheers-Aslanian. I am planning on backpacking around Asia from early March to April 2022 and will be entering China from the Northern Vietnamese border on a train from Hanoi to Beijing. I would like to know how much a visa would cost me in this situation, as I'm a British National entering from another, closer country.
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Answered by Judy | Dec. 30, 2020 22:36
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You still need to get a visa from the Chinese visa application service center in UK. The cost is 151 pounds for a single entry tourist visa.
Asked by Ng from MALAYSIA | Dec. 16, 2020 19:38
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Hi, I am a Malaysian. Can I apply China visa for tourism purpose for future use?
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Answered by Vera | Dec. 20, 2020 18:34
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Currently, it's not possible to apply for a China tourist visa.