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Fee Standards

Visa TypeMain PurposeCost RangeNotes
L VisaTourism Visa¥630-2,500Fees vary based on number of entries and nationality
M VisaBusiness Visa¥630-2,500Fees vary based on number of entries and nationality
Z VisaWork Visa¥630-2,500Initial application fee; extension fees are extra
X1 VisaStudy Visa (Long-term)¥630-2,500Long-term study visa fee
X2 VisaStudy Visa (Short-term)¥420-1,500Short-term study visa fee
Q1 VisaFamily Reunion Visa (Long-term)¥630-2,500Long-term residence visa fee
Q2 VisaFamily Visit Visa (Short-term)¥420-1,500Short-term family visit visa fee
S1 VisaPrivate Affairs Visa (Long-term)¥630-2,500Long-term private affairs visa fee
S2 VisaPrivate Affairs Visa (Short-term)¥420-1,500Short-term private affairs visa fee
F VisaExchange/Visit Visa¥630-2,500Fees vary based on number of entries and nationality
G VisaTransit Visa¥420-1,500Transit visa fee
C VisaCrew Visa¥420-1,500Crew visa fee
J1 VisaJournalist Visa (Long-term)¥630-2,500Resident journalist visa fee
J2 VisaJournalist Visa (Short-term)¥420-1,500Short-term journalist visa fee
R VisaTalent Visa¥630-2,500High-level talent visa fee
D VisaPermanent Residence Visa¥1,500-3,000Permanent residence visa fees are higher
L Visa¥630-2,500
Main PurposeTourism Visa
NotesFees vary based on number of entries and nationality
M Visa¥630-2,500
Main PurposeBusiness Visa
NotesFees vary based on number of entries and nationality
Z Visa¥630-2,500
Main PurposeWork Visa
NotesInitial application fee; extension fees are extra
X1 Visa¥630-2,500
Main PurposeStudy Visa (Long-term)
NotesLong-term study visa fee
X2 Visa¥420-1,500
Main PurposeStudy Visa (Short-term)
NotesShort-term study visa fee
Q1 Visa¥630-2,500
Main PurposeFamily Reunion Visa (Long-term)
NotesLong-term residence visa fee
Q2 Visa¥420-1,500
Main PurposeFamily Visit Visa (Short-term)
NotesShort-term family visit visa fee
S1 Visa¥630-2,500
Main PurposePrivate Affairs Visa (Long-term)
NotesLong-term private affairs visa fee
S2 Visa¥420-1,500
Main PurposePrivate Affairs Visa (Short-term)
NotesShort-term private affairs visa fee
F Visa¥630-2,500
Main PurposeExchange/Visit Visa
NotesFees vary based on number of entries and nationality
G Visa¥420-1,500
Main PurposeTransit Visa
NotesTransit visa fee
C Visa¥420-1,500
Main PurposeCrew Visa
NotesCrew visa fee
J1 Visa¥630-2,500
Main PurposeJournalist Visa (Long-term)
NotesResident journalist visa fee
J2 Visa¥420-1,500
Main PurposeJournalist Visa (Short-term)
NotesShort-term journalist visa fee
R Visa¥630-2,500
Main PurposeTalent Visa
NotesHigh-level talent visa fee
D Visa¥1,500-3,000
Main PurposePermanent Residence Visa
NotesPermanent residence visa fees are higher

Additional Information

Reciprocal Country Fees

  • For countries that have mutual visa exemption agreements with China, visa fees for their citizens may be charged according to the agreement. Please refer to the announcements of the Chinese embassies and consulates.

Other Possible Fees

  • Expedited Service Fee: Additional fee of approximately 200-500 CNY for expedited processing
  • Mailing Fee: Courier fee of approximately 20-50 CNY for mailing visa materials or passport
  • Medical Examination Fee: Required for certain visa types (e.g., Work Visa Z, Long-term Study Visa X1), approximately 400-800 CNY

Residence Permit Fees

  • Residence Permit Application Fee: approximately 800 CNY/year (applicable to long-term residence visas such as Z, X1, Q1, S1)
  • Residence Permit Extension Fee: approximately 800 CNY/time
  • Residence Permit Change Fee: approximately 200 CNY/time (e.g., changing residence purpose, address, etc.)

Note

The above fees are for reference only. Actual fees may vary depending on nationality, application location, number of entries, and other factors. Please refer to the latest standards published by the Chinese embassy or consulate in your area.

Visa fees are usually collected in local currency, and exchange rate fluctuations may affect the actual payment amount.

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