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China raises visa fees on US citizens

Just to let you know that fees for visas on US passport have increased to $100 across the board according to the Chinese Consulate.

Please be noted that, starting from August 1, 2007, a new visa fee schedule will be applied to U.S. citizens who wish to travel to China.

1. A flat visa fee of $100 per visa will be charged for U.S. passport holders who request regular service.

2. A flat visa fee of $80 per visa will be charged for group visa applicants of U.S. nationality.

3. Additional rush service fee ($30 for same day rush or $20 for second business day rush) will be charged to all applicants (regardless of their nationalities) who request rush service.

4. For citizens other than the U.S., the fee schedule remains unchanged.

If you're a guest for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing get in FRONT of the line for visas.

A special Visa Application Window (#9) is now open for the exclusive use of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games guests. Any qualified applicant may use this window to submit his/her visa application, without having to wait in line with others.

You are welcome to take advantage of this service if you are a guest of BOCOG (Beijing Organizing Committee of Olympic Games) and have obtained an official invitation issued by the BOCOG.

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