How much does it cost to apply for a visa

How much does it cost to apply for a visa? Analysis of popular visa fees across the Internet

Recently, as international travel gradually resumes, the cost of visa application has become the focus of many netizens. Visa fees vary greatly between different countries and types. This article has compiled the visa fee data that has been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days to help you quickly understand the visa costs for popular countries.

1. Comparison of tourist visa fees in popular countries

2. Factors affecting visa fees

1.Visa type: Tourist visas, work visas, study visas, etc. have different fees. For example, the fee for a U.S. student visa (F1) is US$160 (approximately RMB 1,120), which is the same as a tourist visa, but an additional SEVIS fee is required.

2.Processing method: There is usually a service fee for applying through an intermediary or travel agency. For example, the service fee for Japanese visa application is about 200-500 yuan.

3.expedited service: Some countries offer expedited visas at a higher cost. For example, an expedited visa to the UK requires an additional payment of about 2,000 yuan.

3. Recent hot visa topics

1.Thailand visa-free policy: After the mutual visa exemption agreement between China and Thailand came into effect, the popularity of traveling to Thailand has soared, and netizens are talking about "saving visa fees and allowing you to spend one more day".

2.Difficulty making an appointment for Schengen visa in Europe: During the peak summer travel season, the queue time for reservations in some countries can be as long as 2 months. Netizens recommend planning in advance.

3.US visa interviews resume: Recently, the number of visa appointment appointments at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China has increased, but the visa rejection rate has been highly discussed.

4. How to save visa fees?

1.Prepare materials in advance: Avoid additional costs for resubmission of materials.

2.Choose eVisa: For example, an Australian electronic visa (about 500 yuan) is cheaper than a paper visa.

3.Follow official offers: Some countries launch visa fee reduction activities during specific periods.

5. Summary

Visa fees vary greatly depending on the country, type and service. It is recommended to check the latest policies in advance according to your itinerary. The data in this article are as of October 2023. The actual costs are subject to official notification from the embassy and consulates. When planning your budget, don’t forget to set aside other expenses besides the visa fee (such as insurance, air tickets, etc.)!

If you need further information, you can refer to the official website of each country’s embassy or consult a regular visa service agency.