News-Chinese Visa Application Service Center

11-04

2024

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Visa-free Policy to Citizens of Finland and Other Countries

Question1: Do foreigncitizenseligible for visa-free entry to China need to noticethe Chinese embassies or consulatesin advance? Answer:Foreigncitizens eligiblefor the visa-free entry to China do not need to pre-noticethe Chinese embassies or consulates. Question2: Do Chinese immigration inspection

09-26

2024

Notice on the Expansion of the Scope and Period of Exemption from Fingerprint Collection for Chinese Visa Applications

To further facilitate visa applicants, from 2nd September 2024 to 31st December 2025,fingerprint collection will be exempted for all short-term visa applicants(staying for less than 180 days) who apply for one or two entries at the chinese visa authorities.

09-26

2024

Notice on VAT adjustment

Notice on VAT adjustment According to the VERO, From 1 September 2024, the general VAT rate will go up from 24% to 25.5%. Affected by the tax rate adjustment, the general VAT rate for Visa service fee, post fee , postal service fee, etc. will be adjusted to 25.5%.

09-26

2024

Notice on Temporary Adjustments of Visa FeesNotice on Temporary Adjustments of Visa Fees

In order to provide convenience for Finnish travelers visiting China,theEmbassy of the Peoples Republic of China inthe Republic of Finlandwill apply reduction to the visa fees starting from 11th December 2023 to 31st December 2024. The new standards of visa fees are shown below: Category A

09-26

2024

Notice on Cancellation of Online Appointment for Chinese Visa Application

From 20th November2023, the Chinese Embassy in Finland will cancel the online appointment for Chinesevisa application. Applicants can go tothe ChineseVisa Application Service Centre in Helsinkiwithout online appointment to apply for visa. Please follow steps below: 1.Fill out the visa application