Higher fees set for visa applications
Fees for visa and temporary residence card applications will be increased by US$15-35, effective in January 2013.
Under a new circular issued by the Ministry of Finance, the fee for a single-entry visa will rise from the current US$25 to US$45.
Multiple-entry visas will be classified into one-month, six-month and over-six-month validity, with fees of US$65, US$95 and US$135, respectively.
Fees for one year, two-year and three-year residence cards will be charged for US$80, US$100 and US$120, respectively.