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China Visa Fees for Non-U.S. Citizens Applying in the United States

Non-U.S. citizens applying in the United States use an entry-based fee table, with nationality exceptions, and must also document legal U.S. residence or status.

Direct answer: Under the Embassy’s current reduced-fee notice through December 31, 2026, the general non-U.S.-citizen table is $23 single entry, $34 double entry, $45 multiple entry for six months and $68 multiple entry for 12 months or more. Certain nationalities have different fees, so confirm the rate for the passport—not the applicant’s U.S. address. Express service adds $25 when available.

Nationality controls the fee row

A green card, work visa, student status or U.S. home address does not make a foreign passport a U.S. passport for fee purposes. Start with passport nationality, requested entries and any nationality-specific reciprocal rate.

The amount requested is not a promise that the visa office will issue the same entries or validity. The authority decides the actual visa after reviewing the case.

Proof of legal status in the United States

The current U.S. application instructions require a non-U.S. citizen to upload proof of legal residence in the United States, such as a green card, visa, I-20 or I-94 as applicable. Proof of U.S. address is also part of the basic file.

If status is close to expiry, pending or difficult to document, resolve the filing jurisdiction before paying. A fee table does not establish that the U.S. office must accept every third-country applicant.

Separate all cost components

Government visa fees, the $25 express surcharge, eChinaVisa assistance, inbound and return shipping, translations and document authentication are separate line items. Ask for a written estimate tied to the actual passport and requested service.

If nationality-specific pricing is unclear, confirm it with the responsible visa office before treating the general table as final. Recheck any application submitted after the current reduction expires.

Frequently asked questions

Does a U.S. green card make the fee $140?

No. The fee follows passport nationality and the applicable table or reciprocal rate.

What is the current general single-entry fee for a non-U.S. citizen?

$23 through December 31, 2026, unless a nationality-specific fee applies.

Do I need proof of U.S. legal status?

Yes. Current instructions require applicable evidence such as a green card, visa, I-20 or I-94.

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Sources

  1. Chinese Embassy in the U.S.: reduced fee table through December 31, 2026
  2. Chinese Embassy in the U.S.: legal U.S. status documents for non-U.S. citizens
  3. Reddit non-U.S.-citizen document question (not an official rule)

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