China Visa Fee Schedule: Visa Fee, Service Fee and Express Processing

Fee Schedule

Use these ranges for planning only. Actual fees vary by application location, nationality, entries, processing speed and visa center service charges; verify the local official fee table before submission.

Visa Type	Main Purpose	Fee Range	Notes
L Visa	Tourism	CNY 630-2,500	Varies by entries and nationality.
M Visa	Business / trade	CNY 630-2,500	Varies by entries and nationality.
F Visa	Exchange / visit	CNY 630-2,500	For exchange, visit and study-tour purposes.
Z Visa	Work	CNY 630-2,500	Initial application fee; extension fees are separate.
X1 Visa	Long-term study	CNY 630-2,500	Long-term study visa fee.
X2 Visa	Short-term study	CNY 420-1,500	Short-term study visa fee.
Q1 Visa	Long-term family reunion	CNY 630-2,500	Long-term residence-related visa fee.
Q2 Visa	Short-term family visit	CNY 420-1,500	Short-term family visit visa fee.
S1 Visa	Long-term private affairs	CNY 630-2,500	Long-term private affairs visa fee.
S2 Visa	Short-term private affairs	CNY 420-1,500	Short-term private affairs visa fee.

L Visa

Main Purpose: Tourism
Fee Range: CNY 630-2,500
Notes: Varies by entries and nationality.

M Visa

Main Purpose: Business / trade
Fee Range: CNY 630-2,500
Notes: Varies by entries and nationality.

F Visa

Main Purpose: Exchange / visit
Fee Range: CNY 630-2,500
Notes: For exchange, visit and study-tour purposes.

Z Visa

Main Purpose: Work
Fee Range: CNY 630-2,500
Notes: Initial application fee; extension fees are separate.

X1 Visa

Main Purpose: Long-term study
Fee Range: CNY 630-2,500
Notes: Long-term study visa fee.

X2 Visa

Main Purpose: Short-term study
Fee Range: CNY 420-1,500
Notes: Short-term study visa fee.

Q1 Visa

Main Purpose: Long-term family reunion
Fee Range: CNY 630-2,500
Notes: Long-term residence-related visa fee.

Q2 Visa

Main Purpose: Short-term family visit
Fee Range: CNY 420-1,500
Notes: Short-term family visit visa fee.

S1 Visa

Main Purpose: Long-term private affairs
Fee Range: CNY 630-2,500
Notes: Long-term private affairs visa fee.

S2 Visa

Main Purpose: Short-term private affairs
Fee Range: CNY 420-1,500
Notes: Short-term private affairs visa fee.

Fee Notes

Fees may include the consular visa fee, visa center service fee, express fee, courier fee or payment handling fee.
The same visa type may cost differently by country or submission center.
Payment methods, refund rules and express-service availability depend on the local application system or onsite instructions.

FAQ

Are China visa fees the same everywhere?

Usually no. Fees may vary by application country, nationality, visa type, number of entries and service channel.

Is the visa fee the same as the visa center service fee?

No. The visa fee is usually tied to the embassy or consulate, while the service fee is tied to visa center services.

Is express service always available?

Not always. Availability of express or rush service depends on the official local system and onsite instructions.

Are fees refunded if a visa is refused?

They may be non-refundable or only partly refundable. Check the fee rules for your application location.

Are multiple-entry visas more expensive?

They may cost more, or the local schedule may use different rules. Do not estimate without checking.

How do I find the fee schedule for my country?

Start from the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa center site for your location, then confirm it applies to your nationality and submission location.