Notice on the Update of Extended Service-News

Notice on the Update of Extended Service

2026-05-15

In order to meet the diverse needs of applicants, optimize and improve service quality, the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Osaka will adjust the existing extended service items and introduce new ones from May 18, 2026. The details are as follows:

Ⅰ. Extended Service Items

Items No.	Service	Service Description	Fee (JPY, Tax Excluded)	Remarks
1	Application Form Help	l Application form completion/modification by dedicated staff (ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance) l Guidance on required documents l Skip the line + Free printing & copying	5,000	Apply by phone or email at least one working day in advance
2	Online Application Support	l Application form completion/modification by dedicated staff (ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance) l Guidance and documents check l Upload of required documents until the online application is completed l Skip the line + Free printing & copying	10,000	Apply by phone or email at least one working day in advance
3	Extended Submission	l Application submission hours extended from 15:00 to 16:00 l Free printing & copying	5,000	Apply by phone or email by 13:00 on the same day.
4	Extended Pick-up Time	l Pick-up hours extended from 15:00 to 16:00 l Free printing & copying	5,000	Walk in applicable
5	Mailing Service by Dedicated Staff	l Dedicated staff handle passport return mailing l Applicants will be notified of the visa decision and return mailing date once available. l Skip the line + Free printing & copying	5,000	Walk in applicable
6	Passport and Application Documents Pre-submission	For applicants exempt from fingerprint collection: l After online submission, passports and required documents may be pre-submitted to the visa center before the online review is completed. l Once the online review is completed, applicants do not need to come to the visa center again. Visa center will continue processing the application to expedite it. l Applicants will be notified of the visa decision and collection date. l Skip the line + Free printing & copying	5,000	Apply by phone or email at least one working day in advance
7	One-Stop Premium	For applicants exempt from fingerprint collection, the entire visa application process (online and offline) can be completed in a single visit to the visa center. l One-to-one service provided by dedicated staff l Application form completion/modification (ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance) l Guidance and documents check l Upload of required documents until the online application is completed l Passports and required documents may be pre-submitted. Applicants will be notified of the visa decision and return mailing date once available. l Skip the line + Free printing & copying	16,000	Apply by phone or email at least one working day in advance

Ⅱ. About Extended Service Fees

The Extended Service Fee is charged for the provision of extended services and does not include the visa fee or the visa application service fee or postage charged by the post office (if available). The fee is non-refundable regardless of whether the applicant withdraws the application midway or the visa is approved.

Ⅲ. Principles, Notes and Procedures for Extended Services

1. Extended services are provided on a voluntary basis. Applicants may choose service items according to their needs.

2. Notes: Selecting an extended service does not guarantee visa approval.

3. Procedures:

1) For service Items 4 and 5, applicants may apply directly at the visa center without prior arrangement.

2) For service Item 3, applicants may apply by phone or email by 13:00 on the same day.

3) For service Items 1, 2, 6 and 7, applicants may apply by phone or email at least one working day in advance. Confirmation will be provided by the visa center via phone or email.

The contact details are as follows:

Phone: 06-4300-3095 (9:00-15:00 on working days)

Email: osakacenter@visaforchina.org

We appreciate your continued understanding and cooperation.

Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Osaka

May 15, 2026