Visa Fees & Costs
"Transparent pricing for all Chinese visa types"
Chinese Visa Fees
1a Visa Consulting Limited
Note: Processing time only includes business days (Monday to Friday) when the respective visa office or embassy is open. Holidays and public holidays are not counted.
Fee structure: final cost is composed of consular fees, visa centre handling charges, our service fee, and delivery (if required). The total depends on visa category, number of entries, and processing speed.
Fastest processing can be 1-2 working days for eligible files, while standard categories generally take longer.
PRICE = Consular Fees + Service + Delivery
| Visa fee | Economy 10–14 Working Days |
Premium 5–8 Working Days |
Express 2–3 Working Days |
Next Day 1 Working Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa for 1 or 2 entries | £259 | £359 | £399 | £459 |
* Surcharges of +£20 each for: Work Visa (Z), Journalist Visa (J), Crew Visa (C), Family/Visitor Visa (Q/S), Multiple Entry (2-year visa)
* Final payable totals can vary if visa centre rules, consular fees, or biometric requirements change before submission.
Add-on Services
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Concierge Service ♛ | £199 |
| Data Archiving Service | £29 |
| Rejection Protection | £59 |
Delivery Service
| Delivery Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Next day by 1pm | £25 |
| Saturday delivery | £35 |
| Delivery within Europe | £95 |
| Return Same Day Courier (Central London) | Upon Request |
| Photo Printing (6 passport photos) | £15.00 |
| Form Filling / Pre-check Service | £40.00 |
* Booking of urgent service — form filling and pre-check service is included.