China Visa Requirements for Indian citizens in 2024

Last Updated: June 28, 2024, 2:15 p.m.

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1) Visa Required

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

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

unknown

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

Further Notes

  • Under the 24-hour TWOV policy, transit visa is not required for travelers who:
  • hold a passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry;
  • arrive by air, cruise ship or train (except for arriving at certain airports listed below);
  • hold confirmed air, cruise ship or train tickets to a third-country final destination.
  • depart mainland China on a flight, cruise ship or train within 24 hours after arrival.
  • The 24-hour transit rule allows multiple stops within mainland China for most airports, as long as the traveler has a flight, cruise or train segment leaving mainland China in 24 hours, so it is possible to enter through a port of entry in China, take multiple segments of domestic flights within China, and depart from a different port of entry in less than 24 hours. Multi-stop transit is not allowed in some airports listed below.
  • Fuzhou Changle International Airport, Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, Mudanjiang Hailang Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport
  • Urumqi Diwopu International Airport: Passengers in transit are permitted to remain in the airport for a maximum period of 2 hours. Multi-stop transit is not permitted. The airport also maintains an individual list of nationalities not eligible for visa-free transit.

Reference Links

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General Information about China

  • Name (Common): China
  • Name (Official): People's Republic of China
  • Population: 1402112000
  • Area: 9706961
  • Capital: Beijing
  • Currency: Chinese yuan
  • Language: Chinese
  • Calling Code: +8
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: Eastern Asia

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a visa is required for Indian citizens.

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

Yes, Indian citizens can travel to China, but a visa is required.

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

Overstaying a visa in China can result in fines, penalties, and potentially being banned from entering China 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 China

Advisory Message: China has a current risk level of 3.4 (out of 5). We advise: Use some caution when travelling China.
Score: 3.4
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/china
Last Updated June 28, 2024, 7:57 a.m.