India Visa Requirements for Chinese citizens in 2025

Last Updated: Jan. 17, 2025, 2:08 p.m.

China

India

1) Visa Required

For Chinese citizens looking to travel to India, securing a visa prior to arrival is mandatory. Please consult the nearest India embassy or consulate for detailed visa application procedures.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

unknown

Purpose of Travel

Tourist


Further Notes

  • e-Visa is no longer available due to military tension between China and India.
  • India announced in April 2022 that all tourism visas issued to Chinese passport holders before the COVID-19 shall remain void, and the issuance of tourism visa was suspended thereafter. Business visa applicants are required to submit unusual supporting documents, such as notarized university degree and notarized Certificate of No Criminal Conviction, and are often rejected arbitrarily.

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General Information about India

  • Name (Common): India
  • Name (Official): Republic of India
  • Population: 1380004385
  • Area: 3287590
  • Capital: New Delhi
  • Currency: Indian rupee
  • Language: English
  • Calling Code: +9
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: Southern Asia

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a visa is required for Chinese citizens.

Yes, a visa is required for Chinese citizens. Options include: Visa Required.

Yes, Chinese citizens can travel to India, but a visa is required.

The maximum length of stay in India with Visa Required is unknown. Chinese citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying a visa in India can result in fines, penalties, and potentially being banned from entering India in the future. It is important to comply with the length of stay specified with the visa and leave the country within the allotted time.
Travel Advisory for India

Advisory Message: India has a current risk level of 3.4 (out of 5). We advise: Use some caution when travelling India.
Score: 3.4
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/india
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.