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Chinese Visa Application Cost Table

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The cost for visa application or document authentication through YWPW Chinese Visa Service consists of three parts:

  • Processing fees charged by the Chinese Consulate
  • Cost of shipping documents back to you
  • Service fee
There is no hidden cost. We accept payments in money order, check, or credit card/google checkout, please see bottom of this page for details. You may select the type of services and the method of shipping the documents back.

  • On 2008/01/21, consular visa fee was adjusted to $130 regardless of the number of entries.

    Consulate
    processing time
    Number of entries Duration of Stay
    (days per entry)
    Consular
    fee
    Service
    fee1
    Total
    amount2
    regular 4-day single 60 (max 180) $130.00 $17.45 $147.45
    (6-month) double 60 (max 90)
    6-month multiple
    1-year multiple
    2-year multiple $29.97 $159.97
    express, 2-3 days
    (we get it for you in 48 hours)
    single 60 (max 180) $150.00 $29.97 $179.97
    (6-month) double 60 (max 90)
    6-month multiple
    1-year multiple
    2-year multiple $41.22 $191.22
    rush, 1-day
    (same day pickup available)
    single 60 (max 180) $160.00 $41.22 $201.22
    (6-month) double 60 (max 90)
    6-month multiple
    1-year multiple
    • Service fees reflect coupon discounts published on our web site.
    • Shipping cost is not included in the total amount; To include shipping, use our cost calculator. Be sure to enter the coupon codes.
    • For non-US passports, the visa fees are $30, $45, $60 and $90 (see here for details or use cost calculator).
    • Rush (1-day) service is not available for two-year multiple visa.
    • For document authentication, the service fee is $27.45 (regular), $38.70 (express) or $49.95 (rush). The cosular fee is $20 (general) or $40 (property related or commencial documents). (Note: The consulate no longer provides rush service for property related or commencial documents since 2006/12/01).
    • Our service fee for travel certificate is the same as for visa application.

    1. Consular fees (charged by Chinese Consulate)

    These fees are subject to changes by the Chinese consulate (visa fees are much lower than listed below for non-US passports). You will pay the actual cost if it is different from those listed below.

    Visa fees (lower cost for non US passports)

    • single entry $130
    • double entry $130 (valid for 6 months and may stay for 90 days each entry)
    • 6-month multiple entry $130
    • 1-year multiple entry $130
    • 2-year business multiple entry $130 (must meet strict requirement)
    • non-US passports are lower: $30, $45, $60 and $90 (details).
    • travel certificate (valid for 2 years) $25
    • document authentication: $20 (general) or $40 (property related or commencial documents).
    Urgent visa processing fee
    • regular 4 working days $0
    • express 2-3 working days $20
    • rush 1 working day $30

    2. Shipping cost

    Please see shipping options for detailed description of each shipping method and their exceptions.

    • Prepaid Envelope $0
    • Postal Priority Mail 2-3 days with delivery confirmation $5.5
    • Postal Express Mail Overnight $17
    • FedEx 2day $18
    • FedEx Overnight $29
    3. Service fee

    Our service fees (before and after discount):

    • regular 4 working days $24.95 ($17.45 after $7.50 off using coupon code "LUCKYONE")
    • express 2-3 working days $39.95 ($29.97 when using coupon code "LUCKYONE")
    • rush 1 working day $54.95 ($41.22 when using coupon code "LUCKYONE")
    • For 2-year multiple visa costs sligtly more . Rush service (1-day) is not available.
    • For document authentication, the service fee is $27.45 (regular), $38.70 (express) or $49.95 (rush) after discount. Rush service (1-day) is not available for business or property related authentication.
    To minimize your cost, we advise that you plan ahead and allow a minimal of 2-weeks time, so that you don't have to use the expensive express or rush services, or in case something goes wrong. When selecting "rush service", please note that the normal processing time is one business day. Based on your travel schedule and our staff schedule, we can submit and mail back your application the same day as we receive it, if your mail reaches us before 9:30am (8:30am March-June). There is no extra cost for this special handling, but you must contact us before mailing your application so that we can make proper arrangements.

    We advise you to contact us first if you are close to your travel date. We can give you advice to help you make the right choice, although sometimes that means we will make less money.

    4. Promotions

    We currently offer 25% off service fee or $7.50 off each passport (coupon code "LUCKYONE"). Discount applies to every item (passport) in your order. You may use only one coupon code per order.

    5. Method of payment

    We accept money order, check and credit card payments. For express or rush service, please use money order or credit card. You may pay all fees as shown on the online order confrimation page in a single payment (money order or check should be made payable to "YWPW Services"). You may also choose to make two payments: pay the consular fee to "Chinese Consulate in Houston" (the consulate accepts money order only) and the rest to our agency.

    Please note, if the payment is in check, documents may be mailed back to you after the check is cleared (5-7 business days). There is a $30 charge for a check that is returned. For credit card payment, there is a 3.5% transaction fee (2.5% with google checkout). (why?)

    Money order may be purchased at local post office ($1.05) or stores like Wal Mart.

    6. Mailing address

    The mailing address will be printed on the online order confirmation page. Please save a copy of the order confirmation for your record.

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    Tips:

    You may use self-taken pictures for visa application.

    For US citizens, a 1-year multiple visa is as easy to get as a single visa, and costs the same.

    Frequent travelers, please make sure you have at least one blank visa page.

    You may make a single payment to us for consular fee, service fee and shipping.

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