Notice of Compensatory Visa Policy
Foreign nationals holding ordinary multiple-entry Chinese visa issued before 28 March 2020 can apply for compensatory visa with normal procedure and requested documents. No compensatory policy for visa issued after 28 March 2020.
Policy:
1. Full recompense for suspended visa validity. The validity of the compensatory visa will be decided by the visa validity suspended between 28 March 2020 and 14 March 2023.
Validity suspended |
Validity of compensatory visa |
≤ 12 months |
12 months |
≤ 24 months |
24 months |
≤ 36 months |
36 months |
2. Regular visa fee free. Regular visa fee will not be charged for the compensatory visa. Full service charge and express visa fee should be paid.
Service Option |
Total payment per person of compensatory visa |
Regular (4 working days) |
£ 66.00 (service fee VAT inclusive) |
Express (3 working days) |
£ 97.00 (service fee VAT inclusive) |
3.
Voluntary principle. Applicants should decide whether to apply for a compensatory visa
after the visa with suspended validity is expired. Applicants may renounce this
policy and choose a new ordinary visa with full payment of both visa fee and
service fee.
4.
The term of this policy:1 May 2023 to 30 June 2030.
5. Consult visa centre staff for your condition.