# China business visa cost: consular fee, services and shipping

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For a US citizen, the published regular consular visa fee is USD 140 through December 31, 2026. Build your total by adding only the CEV services, shipping legs and optional support you select.

## An expense ledger for one applicant

Official amounts checked October 1, 2026. CEV prices below use the current site price configuration, in USD per applicant. This is a component worksheet, not a fixed all-inclusive quote.

| Expense | Amount or basis | Budget rule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Consular M-visa fee · US citizen | USD 140, regular service | The current reduction covers single, double and multiple entries through December 31, 2026; recheck after that date. |
| Consular express surcharge | USD 25 per visa, if express is approved | Separate from CEV fees or courier speed; urgent service depends on the consular office. |
| CEV drop-off only · standard consular processing | USD 39.00 | Use if this is the handoff you need. |
| CEV pick-up only · standard consular processing | USD 39.00 | Use if this is the handoff you need. |
| CEV drop-off + pick-up · standard consular processing | USD 78.00 | Choose the combination instead of adding all three service rows. |
| Shipping | Selected carrier / service; review before payment | Count the needed outbound and return legs; check what is already included. |
| Optional preparation | Selected form review, photo or VIP package price | Check inclusions so you do not budget twice for the same support. |
| Total to budget | Consular fee + approved express fee, if any + selected services + shipping + optional support | Review actual selections and the displayed total before payment. |

With standard consular processing, Drop-off is USD 39.00, Pick-up is USD 39.00, and both are USD 78.00 per applicant. With express consular processing, Drop-off is USD 49.00, Pick-up is USD 49.00, and both are USD 98.00 per applicant. VIP prices are unchanged. Consular express processing is not a CEV completion-time promise. Prices are in USD per applicant. Carrier postage, official fees and optional services are separate. Confirm the current selection and total before checkout.

## US residence is not the fee category

The USD 140 row is for US citizens. A non-US citizen applying while resident in the United States may face a different consular fee, including nationality-specific reciprocity rates. Confirm the current amount with the responsible office rather than using a US-citizen budget unchanged.

A longer validity request does not buy a particular visa outcome. The consular officer decides issuance and terms; payment for a service is not payment for approval.

## Approve the budget without double counting

1. Choose drop-off, pick-up or the combined handoff according to work still needed.
2. Identify which shipping legs are included and which need a separate charge.
3. Add optional preparation only after checking package inclusions.
4. For several employees, keep applicant fees separate from any confirmed shared shipping arrangement; ask before assuming a consolidated charge or discount.

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## Related guides

- [Overview: China business visa: a practical M-visa trip brief](https://app.chinaentryvisa.com/guides/china-business-visa.md)
- [China business visa processing time: plan the whole passport journey](https://app.chinaentryvisa.com/guides/china-business-visa/processing-time.md)
- [China business visas for employees: an employer’s coordination brief](https://app.chinaentryvisa.com/guides/china-business-visa/for-employers.md)
- [China M-visa validity, multiple entries and permitted stay](https://app.chinaentryvisa.com/guides/china-business-visa/validity-and-entries.md)

## Official references

Follow the current instructions of the Embassy or Consulate handling your application. These references do not confirm CEV service availability or an order-specific receiving address.

- [US Chinese Embassy: reduced visa fees through December 31, 2026](https://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/zj/notice/202412/t20241227_11519914.htm) — verified on 2026-10-01
- [US Chinese Embassy: visa FAQ (updated September 2025)](https://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/zj/qz2021/202309/t20230919_11144908.htm) — verified on 2026-10-01

Content updated: 2026-10-01

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