Immigration News - China China | Temporary reduction in visa fees announced Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) December 12, 2023 Chinese officials announced that embassies and consulates abroad will implement a temporary reduction of visa fees from Dec. 11, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2024. Key Points: The policy will make it more affordable for travelers from more than a dozen countries to obtain a visa to travel to China. Chinese embassies and consulates-general in the United States will reduce the visa fee to $140 (from $185) for the following visas: Single entry Double entry Multiple entry for six months Multiple entry for 12 months or more Countries including Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam will have certain visa fees cut 25%. Other countries will see visa fee reductions of up to 75%, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. BAL Analysis: The Chinese government has introduced various measures recently to increase inbound travel from foreign tourists and drive business in its economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. Copyright © 2023 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.