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China visa fees from the UK

China visa fees have two parts: the embassy fee, paid to the visa centre, and our service fee. Here are our China visa fees in full, with nothing hidden.

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China visa fees for British passport holders

  • Standard service: £151 embassy fee + £150 our fee = £301
  • Express service: £182 embassy fee + £175 our fee = £357
  • Work (Z) visas: our fee is £200 for standard or express, so £351 or £382 in total

What the China visa fees cover

The embassy fee is charged by the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre and isn’t refundable. Our fee covers checking your eligibility, completing the form, checking every document and booking your appointment.

Other nationalities

Embassy fees can differ for other nationalities. We’ll confirm your exact China visa fees before you pay.

What’s included in our service

Our service fee covers checking which visa you need, completing the official online form, checking your photo, passport and supporting documents against the rules, and booking your appointment at the visa centre in London, Manchester or Edinburgh. If something needs fixing, we tell you before your appointment.

Paying and refunds

We confirm the full amount before you pay anything. The visa centre’s charge is paid at the time of submission and can’t be refunded by the centre, even if the visa is refused. Our cancellation terms for our own fee are confirmed to you in writing before you pay.

Express or standard?

Choose standard service if you travel in more than three weeks. Choose express if your trip is sooner, or if you need your passport back quickly for other travel. Tell us your travel date and we’ll recommend the right option.

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Questions people ask

Are China visa fees refundable if I’m refused?

The embassy fee isn’t refundable. That’s why we check everything before you submit.

Is express worth it?

If you travel within about two weeks, or your appointment is late, express can save the trip.

Do children pay the same China visa fees?

Fees can differ by age and nationality. We’ll confirm before you pay.

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