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Do China passport holders need a visa to visit India?

Chinese citizens need an Indian visa. eVisa available from indianvisaonline.gov.in. Chinese passport holders need a visa to enter India. The India e-Visa (eTV) is available online for tourism, business, medical, and conference purposes. China is included in India's e-Visa programme — applications are submitted via indianvisaonline.gov.in 4 to 120 days before arrival. The 30-day double-entry tourist e-Visa is USD 25, the 1-year multi-entry is USD 40, and the 5-year multi-entry is USD 80. China-India relations have warmed since the October 2024 disengagement agreement at the Line of Actual Control; direct flights between Beijing/Shanghai and Delhi/Mumbai resumed in early 2025 via IndiGo, Air India, and China Eastern. Tourist e-Visa allows arrival at 31 designated airports and 6 seaports. For longer stays, traditional embassy visas remain available from the Indian embassy in Beijing or consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-27
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-27
Visa type
e-Visa (online application)
Maximum stay
30 days / 1 year / 5 years per visa type
per entry
Entries
Double or multiple entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 25 / USD 40 / USD 80
consular fee only
Processing time
72 hours typical
standard track
Validity
30 days to 5 years from issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Chinese passport valid 6+ months beyond intended departure with 2 blank pages.
· 6 months validity
/02
Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in
Complete e-Visa form 4-120 days before arrival. Upload passport bio page and recent photo.
· online application
/03
Upload photo and passport scan
Photo 2x2 inches white background, JPEG max 1MB. Passport scan PDF max 300KB.
· digital upload
/04
Pay e-Visa fee
USD 25 (30-day double-entry), USD 40 (1-year), USD 80 (5-year) by credit card.
· card payment
/05
Receive ETA email
Approval typically within 72 hours. Print the ETA and carry on travel.
· 72 hr processing
/06
Arrive at designated port
31 airports including Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA). Biometrics on arrival.
· 31 airports
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 8 complete
Chinese passport
Valid 6+ months beyond departure, 2 blank pages
Approved e-Visa ETA
Printed colour copy carried on travel
Digital photo
2x2 inch, white background, JPEG max 1MB
Passport bio-page scan
PDF max 300KB, clear and legible
Confirmed return/onward ticket
Within e-Visa validity window
Hotel booking or host address
First stay accommodation details
Sufficient funds
Approximately USD 50/day or equivalent
Yellow fever certificate (if applicable)
If arriving from endemic country
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
30-day double-entry tourist e-VisaUSD 25Two entries within 30 days from first arrival
1-year multi-entry tourist e-VisaUSD 40Each stay up to 90 days (180 days for US/UK/Canada/Japan)
5-year multi-entry tourist e-VisaUSD 80Each stay up to 90 days
e-Business visaUSD 801 year, multi-entry, 180 days per stay
e-Medical visaUSD 80Triple entry, 60 days from first arrival
Bank service chargeUSD 2.52.5% on credit card payments
Overstay penaltyUSD 300+Plus possible detention and re-entry ban
Total estimateUSD 25 — USD 80incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

e-Visa standard
72 hours
Apply 4-120 days before travel via indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Traditional embassy visa
5-7 business days
Via Indian embassy Beijing or consulates Shanghai/Guangzhou/Hong Kong.
Emergency visa
24-48 hours
For urgent business or medical reasons; surcharge applies.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Passport-issued place mismatch
Chinese applicants from sensitive regions face additional scrutiny.
Medium
/02
Photo doesn't meet requirements
Photo must be 2x2 inch, white background, recent, JPEG.
Medium
/03
Incomplete e-Visa form
Missing fields, wrong dates, or unclear purpose can delay approval.
Medium
/04
Prior visa history issues
Previous overstays or rejected visas affect future applications.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-27
China to India route verified
Confirmed e-Visa programme remains active for Chinese passport holders.
2025-01-26 · major
Direct flights resumed
IndiGo, Air India, and China Eastern restored direct Beijing/Shanghai-Delhi/Mumbai service after 5-year suspension.
2024-10-21 · major
China-India border disengagement
Agreement at LAC eased bilateral tensions; visa processing normalised.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Chinese citizens get an Indian e-Visa?—
Yes - China is on India's e-Visa eligible list. Apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in 4-120 days before travel.
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