China Visa Price in Pakistan: Visa Processing & Fees
Get a comprehensive breakdown of China visa costs for Pakistani citizens. Understand visa fees, VFS Global service fees, and payment methods. Also, explore pricing for US, Romanian, Canadian, Brazilian, and other third country citizens.
Shahzaib Anwar
Are you planning to visit China from Pakistan? There's good news. As a Pakistani citizen, you are not required to pay any fee for a China visa. However, you do need to pay the VFS Global service fee, which processes your visa application. In this post, we'll walk you through the costs involved, the payment methods, and the schedule of fees for your China visa.
Visa Fees for Pakistani Citizens
First, The Chinese embassy does not charge visa fees for Pakistani citizens. Whether you're applying for a single-entry visa, double-entry visa, multiple-entry visa valid for six months or a year, or even a group visa, the cost remains the same: zero. However, there is a small express fee if you require your visa on an urgent basis. This fee amounts to 3,000 PKR.
VFS Global Service Fees
While the visa itself is free for Pakistani passport holders, there's a service fee charged by VFS Global to process the visa. This fee for regular service is currently set at 13,300 PKR (inclusive of GST). There are two additional services available: express service and premium lounge service.
The fee for the express service, which guarantees faster processing, is 19,800 PKR (inclusive of GST). To enjoy the comfort of the premium lounge while waiting for your visa processing, you'll need to pay 13,200 PKR (inclusive of GST). Note that all service fees are non-refundable.
Payment Methods
This Visa Centre accepts cash payments. Therefore, you'll need to prepare the exact amount when you come in for your application.
Visa Fees for Non-Pakistani Citizens
| Fee Category | Amount PKR | Pakistani Citizen | US Citizen | Romanian Citizen | Canadian Citizen | Brazilian Citizen | Third Country Citizen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Fees | Single Entry | 0 | 52500 | 7800 | 8500 | 14180 | 4500 |
| Double Entries | 0 | 52500 | 10300 | 8500 | 14180 | 6500 | |
| Multiple entries 6 Months | 0 | 52500 | 15300 | 8500 | 14180 | 9000 | |
| Multiple entries 1 Year | 0 | 52500 | 15300 | 8500 | 14180 | 13000 | |
| Group Visa | 0 | 9600 | - | - | - | 3500 | |
| Express fee | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Visa Application Service Fees | Regular Service | 13200 (Inclusive of GST) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Express Service | 19800 (Inclusive of GST) | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Premium Lounge Service (Optional) | 13200 (Inclusive of GST) | - | - | - | - | - |
If you're a non-Pakistani citizen residing in Pakistan and wish to visit China, different visa fee structures apply. The costs vary depending on your nationality.
For US Citizens
US citizens applying from Pakistan must pay 52,500 PKR for any type of visa, single, double, or multiple entries.
For Romanian Citizens
Romanian citizens must pay 7,800 PKR for a single-entry visa, 10,300 PKR for a double-entry visa, and 15,300 PKR for multiple-entry visas valid for six months or a year.
For Canadian Citizens
Canadian citizens are required to pay 8,500 PKR irrespective of the type of visa they're applying for.
For Brazilian Citizens
Brazilian citizens will need to pay 14,180 PKR for any visa, whether single, double, or multiple entries.
For Citizens of Third Countries
Citizens of third countries are required to pay 4,500 PKR for a single-entry visa, 6,500 PKR for a double-entry visa, 9,000 PKR for a six-month multiple-entry visa, and 13,000 PKR for a year's multiple-entry visa.
Note
It's essential to remember that the visa fees are collected on behalf of the Chinese embassy. At the same time, VFS Global charges the application service fees.
Express Services
For express service, you will have to submit your application before 12 PM, and pick up your visa after 12 PM on the expected collection date.
Postal Service
The postal service is only available for normal visa application services.
In conclusion, although the China visa is free for Pakistani passport holders, there are service fees associated with the processing of your application. Ensure you have the exact cash amount for your payment, and remember the extra cost if you want an express service. Happy traveling!
