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China to India visa requirements

Chinese citizens need a regular Indian visa before travel; do not rely on the tourist e-Visa route. Chinese ordinary passport holders need a visa before travelling to India. As checked on 2026-06-19, China does not appear on the official India e-Visa eligible-country list for ordinary tourist e-Visa use, so the practical tourist route is a regular Indian visa application through Indian Visa Online and the authorised India Visa Application Centre/BLS channel in China. BLS China's 25 May 2026 advisory says nationals of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR intending to visit India on a Tourist Visa will be issued a double-entry regular Tourist Visa for a maximum of 180 days, with a two-month gap between two successive visits. Tourist visas do not permit work, study, journalism, or other activities outside the stated visitor purpose.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMDOUBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-19
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.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-19
Visa type
Regular Indian Tourist Visa
Maximum stay
Up to 180 days
per entry
Entries
Double entry
from issue date
Visa fee
RMB 695 visa fee + RMB 21 ICWF + RMB 49 service fee
consular fee only
Processing time
Appointment and mission dependent
standard track
Validity
Maximum 180 days for the current tourist route listed by BLS China
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Use the regular visa portal
Start from Indian Visa Online's regular visa application, not the e-Visa form, unless the Indian mission explicitly directs otherwise for your category.
· regular visa· not e-Visa
/02
Choose the correct category
For tourism, recreation, sightseeing, and casual visits to friends or relatives, use the Tourist Visa category and follow the BLS China checklist.
· tourist visa· BLS checklist
/03
Book the IVAC/BLS appointment
Use the official BLS China appointment system and the visa centre for your consular jurisdiction. Avoid agents claiming guaranteed or faster issuance.
· BLS China· appointment
/04
Prepare supporting documents
Carry the signed application, passport copy, Chinese ID copy, return or onward ticket, itinerary, funds evidence, and any extra documents required by the chosen mission.
· documents· funds
/05
Submit passport and biometrics if requested
Attend the appointment with original passport and documents. The Indian mission makes the final decision and may ask for more evidence.
· in person· mission decision
/06
Track and collect passport
Track the application through official BLS/IVAC channels and check the visa sticker details before booking non-refundable travel.
· track· passport
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
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RequiredChinese ordinary passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
Valid for the trip, with enough blank pages for the visa and entry stamps
RequiredRegular Indian visa application
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Completed at Indian Visa Online and signed where required
RequiredBLS/IVAC appointment confirmation
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Booked through the official BLS China appointment system
RequiredPassport and Chinese ID copies
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
BLS tourist checklist requests passport copy and Chinese ID copy
RequiredReturn or onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Required in the BLS tourist document list
RequiredDetailed itinerary
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Signed itinerary matching the stated tourist purpose
RequiredFunds evidence
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
BLS lists a bank deposit certificate or recent bank statements for tourist applicants
RequiredAccommodation or host details
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Hotel bookings or host address consistent with the itinerary
RequiredPurpose-specific documents
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Use the right category for business, employment, study, medical care, journalism, or other non-tourist purposes
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesIndian Visa Online — Regular visa applicationIndia e-Visa Portal — Eligible country listBLS India Visa Application Centre China — Tourist Visa
Application link included: Indian Visa Online — Regular visa application
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist visa up to 1 yearRMB 695Revised Visa Fees PDF, w.e.f. 01.04.2026
ICWF feeRMB 21Listed in the BLS China fee PDF and tourist page
BLS service feeRMB 49Listed on the BLS China Tourist Visa page; paid at the visa application centre
Optional value-added servicesVariesUse only if chosen; beware of unofficial agents or guaranteed-issuance claims
Total estimateRMB 765 — RMB 765+incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Regular tourist visa
Mission dependent
Appointment availability, jurisdiction, and any extra checks determine timing.
Additional review
Variable
Possible if documents are incomplete, purpose is unclear, or the mission asks for more evidence.
Non-tourist categories
Variable
Business, employment, student, medical, and other visas use separate document rules and fees.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Using the wrong portal
China is not shown on the official India e-Visa eligible-country list for ordinary tourist e-Visa use, so tourist applicants should use the regular visa route.
High
/02
Incomplete BLS checklist
Missing signed form, ID copy, ticket, itinerary, or funds evidence can delay or block submission.
High
/03
Purpose mismatch
Tourist visas are for tourism and casual visits only; work, study, journalism, and formal business activity need the correct category.
Medium
/04
Unofficial agent claims
BLS warns Chinese nationals not to rely on agents or middlemen claiming faster processing or guaranteed visas.
Medium
/05
Repeated visits too close together
The 25 May 2026 advisory states a two-month minimum gap between two successive tourist visits.
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
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-19 · major
China to India route corrected
Re-checked official Indian Visa Online, India e-Visa, and BLS China sources; changed the route from tourist e-Visa to regular visa/IVAC, added checked-date, and removed stale e-Visa fees, e-Visa port limits, and direct-flight claims.
2026-05-25 · major
BLS China tourist visa advisory
BLS China posted a mission advisory saying PRC, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR nationals intending to visit India on Tourist Visa will be issued a double-entry regular Tourist Visa for a maximum of 180 days, with a two-month gap between successive visits.
2026-04-01
Revised visa fee table effective
BLS China fee PDF lists Tourist Visa up to 1 year at RMB 695 plus RMB 21 ICWF.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Chinese citizens get an Indian tourist e-Visa?—
Do not assume so. As checked on 2026-06-19, China does not appear on the official India e-Visa eligible-country list for ordinary tourist e-Visa use. Use the regular visa route unless the Indian mission specifically directs otherwise for your category.
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