Most international business visitors need a Chinese M (business) visa unless they qualify for China's visa-free entry routes: the unilateral 30-day visa-free scheme (available to many European countries plus Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and others) or the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, for which Xiamen Gaoqi (XMN) is a designated port. Business meetings and trade-fair attendance are permitted under both schemes. Standard M-visa processing is about four working days (2–3 working days express), with a typical fee of USD 140 for US citizens and lower fees for many other nationalities — verify current rules and fees with the Chinese Visa Application Service Center before booking travel.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
USD 140 reflects the typical US-citizen rate; fees vary by nationality and number of entries. Apply through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center for your jurisdiction and bring an invitation letter from the organiser or your Chinese partner. Permits business meetings, sourcing and trade-fair attendance for up to 30 days per entry. The eligible-country list is periodically revised — verify w
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