China Visa

How you receive your visa will vary based on where you apply. You can opt to either receive it via post, courier or collect it at the visa application centre.

The documents you require will vary depending on where you apply for your visa. Here are the general documents you need when applying for your China visa for Indians:

• 1

  Copy of valid passport.

• 2

  2 x passport-sized photos.

• 3

  Visa application form.

• 4

  Photocopy of your previous passport, which expired in the last 5 years.

• 5

  Travel itinerary.

• 6

  Cover letter.

• 7

  Proof of sufficient funds.

Travel insurance is not mandatory, but it is advised to have travel insurance when visiting a foreign country.

Here are the steps you can follow to complete a China visa tracking:

• 1

  Visit the visa application portal.

• 2

  Click “Quick Access” in the “How to get a visa” section.

• 3

  Go to “History.”

• 4

  Next, provide either your pick-up form number + phone number or your application number + passport number.

• 5

  Lastly, click “Check” to see your visa status.

Yes, you must provide a cover letter when applying for a China visa for Indians. The cover letter must include the following: Reason for your visit, travelling dates, places you will visit, information about the invitee, and your bank details.

The visa for Indians to China takes about 4 days to be processed.

If your China visa gets rejected, you will be notified of the reason for the rejection. You can then correct these reasons and reapply for your visa. The fees are non-refundable when applying through the government or online portals, except through Atlys. At Atlys, you will receive a refund if your visa is denied. The refund will be up to ₹8000 or $100, excluding the service fees.

Indians can visit the China visa application office in New Delhi at:

• 1

  Address: Concourse floor, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Shivaji Stadium metro station, Connaught Place, New Delhi -110001 India.

• 2

  Contact: 91-9999036735

• 3

  Email: [email protected]

Application centre in Kolkata:

• 1

  Address: BIPI Building Omega, Ground Floor, Bengal Intelligent Park, Block EP & GP, Sector V, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata, India.

• 2

  Contact: 91-9999036735

• 3

  Email: [email protected]

Application centre in Mumbai:

• 1

  Address: 8th Floor, Mafatlal Center, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021.

• 2

  Contact: 91-22-22855271

• 3

  Email: [email protected]

Yes, Indians can apply for a single, double, or multiple-entry visa to China.

The method of payment varies depending on where you apply. If you apply on Atlys, you can use a credit/debit card or an approved mobile wallet. If you apply at the application centre, you must pay using cash or a demand draft.

The rejection of a visa varies for each applicant. But here are some of the common reasons that can cause a visa rejection:

• 1

  Incorrect documents.

• 2

  Incomplete documents.

• 3

  If authorities find your background to be a threat to security.

• 4

  When your passport is close to being expired.

• 5

  Lack of funds to cover your stay.

You will receive an email notification once your China visa online submission has been approved. 

When applying for a China visa, ensure that your photo meets the following requirements:

• 1

  Size: 33 x 48 mm.

• 2

  Quantity: You will require 2x passport-sized photos.

• 3

  Background: The background must be white or close to a white colour.

• 4

  Paper: The photo must be printed with a glossy finish

• 5

  Colour photo: The photo must be a colour photo.

• 6

  Quality: You must easily be recognisable and have no scratch or bend marks on the photos.

No, Indians can not work in China with a tourist visa. You must apply for a work visa to China to conduct any employment activities.

When you apply for a China visa, you must submit a planned travel itinerary. Here is what your travel itinerary should include:

• 1

  Proof of flight tickets. (including return tickets)

• 2

  Proof of accommodation.

• 3

  Arrival dates and times.

• 4

  Invitation letter. (if you do not have proof of accommodation, you can use an invitation letter.)

The China tourist visa allows Indians to stay up to 30 days in the country.

No, China does not provide Indian nationals the option of applying for a visa on arrival.

Here is a list of the fees for the China visa for Indians:

• 1

  Single-entry visa:  ₹3900.

• 2

  Double-entry visa: ₹5850.

• 3

  Multiple-entry visa: ₹7800.

Note that there might be additional fees depending on where you apply for your visa.

These fees might change with the currency exchange rate.