China Visa Fees and Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of all China visa fees, service charges, and additional costs.
Estimated Total Cost
Actual costs depend on visa type, nationality, and optional services selected.
Visa Application Fees
| Visa Type | Adult Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa for US citizens (L or M visa, any validity) | $140 | Reduced fee to 31 Dec 2026 (consulate notice of 30 Dec 2025); express US$25; normally issued for ten years |
| Tourist (L) or Business (M) visa - British citizens | £64 | Single entry; £128 five-year and £191 ten-year multiple entry (embassy notice of 26 Dec 2025) |
| Tourist (L) or Business (M) visa - Indian citizens | INR 2,900 | Single; Rs4,400 double, Rs5,900 six-month multiple, Rs8,800 twelve months or more, Rs1,800 group per person (embassy notice of 4 Jan 2026) |
| Tourist (L) or Business (M) visa - Nigerian citizens | NGN 10,500 | Single; NGN 15,750 double, NGN 21,000 six-month, NGN 31,500 one-year multiple (embassy notice of 26 Dec 2025) |
| Tourist (L) or Business (M) visa - Pakistani citizens | PKR 0 | Pakistani ordinary passports are exempt from all visa fees (embassy page of 28 Apr 2025); service fee only |
| Visa-free entry (30 days, 50 countries to 31 Dec 2026) | CNY 0 | No fee or form; UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and others; Russia to 31 Dec 2027; Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and UAE under treaties |
| 240-hour visa-free transit (57 countries) | CNY 0 | Includes the US, Mexico, Indonesia and Vietnam; onward ticket to a third country required |
| Other nationalities | Local currency Set by nationality | Reciprocal schedule reduced 25% to 31 Dec 2026; e.g. US$23-68 at US missions, £21-64 at the UK mission, Rs2,000-6,100 in India |
Service Centre Fees
| Provider | Service | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (visaforchina.cn) | Application handling | Local currency Varies by centre |
| Embassy or consulate | Express processing | $25 |
| Gerry's (Pakistan) | Collection and courier for the embassy | PKR Varies |
Additional Costs
For this trip
AdPaid links · we earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Paying the visa fee in another currency
Don't overpay on your USD visa fee
16M+ customers · Mid-market rate · Transparent fees · Free to open
Travel insurance
Don't forget travel insurance
From ~$45/month · $250,000 medical · Instant visa letter · Cancel anytime
Partners don't affect our verdicts or checklists.
Fee Waivers and Exemptions
- Pakistani ordinary passports are exempt from all Chinese visa fees
- Citizens of 50 countries pay nothing for stays of up to 30 days until 31 December 2026; Russian citizens until 31 December 2027
- Citizens of 57 countries pay nothing for the 240-hour transit; citizens of 61 countries pay nothing for 30 days in Hainan
- Every published consular fee is reduced by 25% until 31 December 2026, and fingerprints are waived for stays up to 180 days
Advertisement
What to Do Next
Now that you know the costs, here are your next steps:
Payment Methods
- Card or cash at the visa application centre in local currency
- Money order, cashier's check or card at US embassy and consulate visa offices
- No fee for visa-free entry or the 240-hour transit
Important
Fees may change without notice. Always verify current fees on the official embassy or visa application website before paying.
Official Fee Information
Advertisement