News-Chinese Visa Application Service Center

12-30

2024

Notice on extension of visa fee reduction measures

In order to further promote people-to-peopleexchanges between China and Sweden,the visa fee reduction measures will extend till December 31, 2025.The reduced fees are as follows： Nationality Fee items(Individual Visa) Visa fees(SEK) Sweden All categories 435 Schengen Countries All categories

12-23

2024

Announcement on the Launch of Premium Extension Services at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Gothenburg

In our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service and enhancing the visa application experience, the Visa Application Center is pleased to announce the launch of a range of premium extension services, effective from January 1, 2025. These services are thoughtfully designed to address any ch

12-17

2024

China's Visa-Free Transit Policy Fully Relaxed and Optimized

The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced today that it will fully relax and optimize the visa-free transit policy, which is effective immediately. The stay duration for foreign nationals eligible for visa-free transit has been extended from the previous 72 hours and 144 hours to 240 h

10-16

2024

Notice on close appointment function

Since September 23, 2024, the Chinese visa application service center has closed appointment function.Tofacilitateflexiblearrangementofvisasubmissiontimeforapplicants,startingfromAugust10,2023,applicationmaterialscanbesubmittedtotheGothenburgvisacenterwithouttheneedforanappointment.Ifyouhavealreadym

10-16

2024

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

2024/8/30 To further facilitate visa applicants, from 2 September 2024 to 31 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 in Sweden.