How to get a India visa from China
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Chinese passport holders travelling to India.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to India.
Business visa
Processing time15 days
Validity180 days
Fee (approx.)$140
Student visa
Processing time15 days
Validity180 days
Fee (approx.)$140
Tourist visa
Processing time15 days
Validity180 days
Fee (approx.)$140
Application requirements
Documents Chinese applicants need to provide.
- An original passport not older than 10 years and valid for 6 months beyond your stay.
- A Bank statement issued from the bank stating you are eligible to support your stay in the country.
- A completely filled visa application form and duly signed by the applicant.
- Payment of air ticket.
- Proof of income tax return.
- A clean criminal record is required.
- Travel itinerary.
- Proof of accommodation/ Hotel reservation
- Flight itinerary.
- Payment of visa fee.
- Two passport photographs with a white background (35mm x 45mm).
- Determine the type of visa you are applying for.
- Proof of financial means to backup travel.
- Health insurance.
- No smuggling of illegal drugs or goods.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This visa is issued to Chinese traveling to India for business purposes.
- You will need an original passport not older than 10 years and valid for 3 months beyond your stay in India.
- Holders of this visa are expected to leave the country at the expiration of their visa.
- A clean criminal record should be provided.
- Proof of sufficient funds to support travel.
- This visa will enable foreigners to sign contracts and attend conferences for business networking.
- If invited. A letter of invitation from the organization in India is required. It should contain the date of your visit and the company's address.
- It should be stated if the organization you will be visiting in India will take responsibility of your expenses while you are in India.
- No carriage of illegal drugs/goods. If found the penalty will be life imprisonment.
- Two passport photographs with a plain background (35mm x 45mm).
- If employed, a letter from your employer is required granting the permission of your travel.
- Holders of this visa can neither study nor work with this visa.
Student visa
- This visa is issued to Chinese traveling to India for studies.
- Holders of the visa are not permitted to sign business contracts.
- Letter of acceptance from the academic institution in India.
- Educational certificates and transcripts from the previous schools.
- Proof of worthy behavior.
- Health insurance is required.
- A completely filled study visa application form.
- A valid passport not older than 10 years.
- Payments of visa fees.
- Payment of tuition fees.
- Sufficient funds to support your stay in the country.
- Travel itinerary.
- If the applicant is a minor. A letter of consent must be signed by the parents/sponsors.
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to Chinese traveling to India for tourism.
- A valid passport not older than ten years.
- If invited. An invitation letter from the host is required.
- Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservation.
- Holders of this visa cannot study with this visa.
- Two passport photographs with a white background.
- The applicant ID card.
- A completely filled tourist visa application form.
- Medical insurance.
- If employed. A letter from your employer is required granting you permission to travel.
- You must have a good intention of traveling. No criminal record track should be found.
- The duration of stay for a tourist visa is 90 days, which you must leave the country at the expiration of your visa.
- Flight itinerary.
- Travel itinerary.
Where to apply
India embassy & visa application centers in China.
Beijing
AddressNo.5, Liang Ma Qiao Bei Jie, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600 China.
Phone+86-10-8531 2500
Websitewww.eoibeijing.gov.in
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Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to travel alone to India
It is not dangerous to travel alone to India at all. You just need to make sure of what tourist destinations you would pick for your visit. Out of all the places in India, the state of Kerala is an excellent and extremely safe option for a solo traveler.
Which Indian food is popular among the foreigners and why
The most popular Indian food is butter chicken which is loved by foreigners. A great combination of thick cream and spices, butter chicken is popular both in India and across the globe.
Can I drink tap water in India
No, because most of India's tap water is unfit for consumption. Restaurants will offer treated drinking water, but it's advisable for visitors to always drink bottled water.
Can I use US dollars in India
No, India does not accept dollars, and those who plan on traveling there will need to exchange their currency into Indian rupees.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest India visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.