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1. People are paying over ₦1.7 million to process a China visa through agents.
2. The actual visa processing fee when you do it yourself can be around ₦170,000–₦200,000 depending on visa type and processing speed.
3. Many agents bundle unnecessary charges like:
“Invitation letter fee”
“Processing fee”
“Connection fee”
“Embassy assurance fee”
4. For the Canton Fair, the official invitation letter is FREE.
5. To get the invitation yourself:
Visit the official Canton Fair website.
Register as an overseas buyer.
Apply for the invitation letter.
Receive approval in about 4 days in many cases.
6. Filling the application form yourself can take about 30 minutes if your documents are ready.
7. Documents usually required:
International passport
Passport photograph
Bank statement
Hotel booking
Flight reservation
Invitation letter
Completed visa application form
8. If your documents are genuine and complete, approval can come within a few working days.
9. Agents often use fear tactics like:
“It is difficult.”
“You need connection.”
“Embassy will reject you.”
“Invitation is expensive.”
10. Most people pay because they don’t know the process.
11. Before paying an agent huge money, at least try yourself first.
12. What may cost under ₦300,000 is being sold for over ₦1.7 million.
13. People should stop being exploited because of ignorance.
14. The internet has made many of these processes easier and more transparent.
15. The best approach: Apply yourself first; if it becomes complicated, then seek professional help not exploitation.
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