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China Visa Application Procedure and Fee

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Procedure of Application at CVASC

1. Complete the Application Form on the CVASC's web, print it out, and sign it;
2. Make online appointment for your submission;
3. Obtain queue number upon arrival at the center and submit your application when your number is called;
4. Pick up your visa on the collection day and pay the fees.

Tip: Application by post is currently not available.

Visa Fees (AUD)

Australian citizens

Types	Regular	Express	Rush	Post
3-month Single Entry	109.5	167	209	131.5
6-month Double Entry	139.5	197	239	161.5
6-month Multi-Entry	169.5	227	269	191.5
12-month Multi-Entry	229.5	287	329	251.5

US citizens

Types	Regular	Express	Rush	Post
Single / Double / Multiple Entries	218.5	276	318	240.5

Canadians

Types	Regular	Express	Rush	Post
Single / Double / Multiple Entries	149.5	207	249	171.5

Citizens of Other Countries

Types	Regular	Express	Rush	Post
3-month Single Entry	99.5	157	199	121.5
6-month Double Entry	124.5	182	224	146.5
6-month Multi-Entry	149.5	207	249	171.5
12-month Multi-Entry	199.5	257	299	221.5

Note:

1. Regular service takes 4 working days; express service takes 3 working days; and rush service takes 2 working days.
2. Cash, money order, bank cheque, company cheque and credit card (Visa/Master card) are acceptable. No personal cheques. Please make cheques and money orders payable to: CITS V Service (Australia) Pty Ltd.
3. GST, ie., goods and service tax, is included in the fee.

- Last updated on May. 24, 2023 by Brenda Lian -

Questions & Answers on China Visa Application Procedure and Fee

Asked by Richard Headley from AUSTRALIA | Aug. 16, 2023 22:10

Destination details within China

I'm an Australian citizen and I'm currently completing my Chinese tourist visa. I'm due to fly to Beijing on 24 or 28 August. We are due to return to Australia on 12 September, 2023.
From Beijing, my Chinese girlfriend and I will be visiting, Harbin, Yunnan and Guizhou provinces. However, at this stage I don't have any addresses & dates where we will be staying in Yunnan and Guizhou provinces as it all depends how long we stay in Beijing and Harbin. Can you advise what I should put on my Visa application as to Section 6.1 J . Thank you.

Answers (1)

Answered by Emily | Aug. 16, 2023 23:24

Maybe you can fill in 'to be confirmed'.

Asked by Sharon Clark from UNITED KINGDOM | Aug. 13, 2023 02:12

Visiting Australia as tourist can I apply for Chinese visa in Sydney

I’m a UK citizen travelling for 4 months in Asia and Australia/NZ. Will I be able to apply for a Chinese visa while in Australia as it will be 4 months from travel entry into China when I leave UK and it’s only possible to get Chinese visa 3 months in advance

Answers (1)

Answered by Molly | Aug. 14, 2023 02:14

You can have a try but there may be a high possibility to get rejected. Anyway, good luck!

Asked by Ian Crawford from AUSTRALIA | Aug. 01, 2023 19:53

Online Visa application

I have had a digital photo taken at the post office but it won't let me upload it onto the online form. The photo met all requirements at the post office but now says pixel rating is too low and the background is not fully white. I have had the photo taken a second time and still can't upload it. What can I do as I can't move to the next step until I upload my photo?

Answers (1)

Answered by Rosy | Aug. 01, 2023 20:17

You may take a new picture based on the requirements and upload it again. There is no other better way. Good luck to you!

Asked by Andrew Sinclair from AUSTRALIA | Jun. 13, 2023 19:14

I cannot access the Visa Application online process from Melbourne - error message 405

Good morning,
I am trying to apply for visa from Melbourne and each time I click on CVASC weblink I get a "405" error message which doesn't allow me to proceed.
I have tried several ways through different computers and my phone but same error message each time.
I tried using Auckland as my application point and that Visa application site successfully opened.
I look forward to your response.
Thank you

Answers (2)

Answered by Hanks | Jun. 14, 2023 23:24

You can successfully open this website through this: visaforchina.cn/MEL2_EN/

Answered by Leanne | Jun. 15, 2023 02:35

I had the same issue - it is to do with your internet firewall - if you are can disable it, it will allow you to then access the online visa application.

Asked by Sophie from AUSTRALIA | Jun. 08, 2023 17:35

Visa Validity

Can you advise from what date is the China Visa valid. Ie. is the visa granted from the date it is processed or from the date of the propsed travel. What if my plans change and i have to fly out at later date as what was originally planned?

Answers (1)

Answered by Brandon | Jun. 08, 2023 20:45

Generally, it is valid from the date of issuing. So it is suggested to apply for a visa 1 month in advance and no more than 3 months.

Usually, the duration of stay is at most 30 days and there is no problem if you change the plan but leaving China before the end of 30 days.