Indian Visa for Chinese Citizens

The Online Indian Visa or Indian e-Visa is an official document that permits entry into and travel within India. The Indian Visa for Chinese citizens has been available as online application form since 2014 from the Indian Government. This visa to India allows travellers from China and other countries to visit India for short term stays. These short term stays range between 30, 90 and 180 days per visit depending on the purpose of visit. There are 5 major categories of electronic India Visa (India eVisa) available to citizens of China. The categories available to Chinese citizens for visit to India under the electronic India Visa or Indian e-Visa regulations are for Tourist purposes, Business Visits or Medical Visit (both as a Patient or as medical attendant / nurse to the Patient) to visit India.

Chinese citizens who are visiting India for recreation / sightseeing / meeting friends / relatives / short term yoga programme / short term courses less than 6 months in duration can now apply for an electronic India Visa for Touristic purposes also known as eTourist Visa with either 1 month (2 entry), 1 year or 5 years of validity (multiple entries into India under 2 duration of visa).

What are the requirements to obtain Indian Visa from China

The requirement for Chinese citizens are to have the following ready for India eVisa:

• Email Id
• Credit or Debit Card to make the Secure payment online
• Ordinary Passport that is valid for 6 months

What is the process to apply for an Indian e-Visa from China?

How long does it take for Chinese citizens to fill out an online form

The Indian Visa for Chinese citizens can be completed in 30-60 minutes via an online form. Once the payment has been made, additional details that are requested depending on the type of Visa can be provided by email or uploaded later.

How soon can Chinese citizens expect to get an electronic Indian Visa (Indian e-Visa)

Indian Visa from China is available within 3-4 business days at the earliest. In certain cases rush processing can be attempted. It is recommended to apply India Visa at least 4 days in advance of your travel.

Once the electronic India Visa (Indian e-Visa) has been delivered by email, it can be saved on your phone or printed on paper and carried in person to the airport. There is no need to visit the Indian consulate or embassy at any point during this process.

What are the different types of Indian e-Visa Chinese citizen can apply for?

The most comprehensive way to find out your eligibility for various types of Indian e-Visa is by using Eligibility Checker Tool for India e-Visa. Below is a brief summary of major categories for Indian e-Visas:

Tourist Visa

India Tourist Visa is available for 30 days, 1 year or 5 years and should be applied for sight-seeing/recreation, to meet friends and relatives or short Term Yoga Programme.

Business Visa

International business professionals can apply for an Indian business e-Visa for different business purposes. India Business Visa is valid for 365 days

Medical and Medical Attendant Visa

Travellers to India whose intention is to engage in medical treatment for themselves need to apply for an India Medical Visa. India Visa for Medical purposes is valid for 60 Days from the date of first entry into India.

Can I convert my eVisa from Business to Medial or Tourist or vice versa as a Chinese Citizen?

No, the eVisa cannot be converted from one type to another. Once the eVisa for a specific purpose has expired, then you may apply for a different type of eVisa.

Can I apply a Medical Visa as a Chinese Citizen?

Yes, Indian Government now allows you to apply for all types of Indian eVisa as a Chinese citizen. Some of the major categories are Tourist, Business, Conference and Medical.

Tourist eVisa is available in three durations, for thirty days, for one year and for five years duration. Business eVisa is for commercial trips and valid for one year. Medical eVisa is for treatment of self and family members or nurses can apply Medical Attendant eVisa. This eVisa also requires an invitation letter from the clinic or hospital. Contact us to see sample hospital invitation letter. You are allowed to enter three times within a sixty days duration.

What do Chinese citizens need to do after receiving on electronic Visa for India by email (Indian e-Visa)

Once the electronic Visa for India (Indian e-Visa) has been delivered by email, it can be saved on your phone or printed on paper and carried in person to the airport. There is no need to visit the embassy or Indian consulate.

Do my children also require an electronic Visa for India? Is there a group Visa for India?

Yes, all individuals require a Visa for India regardless of their age including new born babies with their own separate Passport. There is no concept of family or a groups Visa for India, each individual must apply for their own India Visa application.

When should Chinese citizens apply for Visa to India?

Indian Visa from China (Electronic Visa to India) can be applied anytime as long as your journey is within the next 1 year.

Which airports can the Chinese citizens arrive on Indian e-Visa?

The following authorised airports allow passengers to enter India on the Online India Visa (Indian e-Visa):

• Ahmedabad
• Amritsar
• Bagdogra
• Bengaluru
• Bhubaneshwar
• Calicut
• Chennai
• Chandigarh
• Cochin
• Coimbatore
• Delhi
• Gaya
• Goa(Dabolim)
• Goa(Mopa)
• Guwahati
• Hyderabad
• Indore
• Jaipur
• Kannur
• Kolkata
• Kannur
• Lucknow
• Madurai
• Mangalore
• Mumbai
• Nagpur
• Port Blair
• Pune
• Tiruchirapalli
• Trivandrum
• Varanasi
• Vishakhapatnam

Do Chinese citizens need an India Visa (Indian e-Visa) if coming by cruise ship?

Electronic India Visa is required if coming by a cruise ship. As of today, however, the Indian e-Visa is valid on the following sea ports if arriving by cruise ship:

• Chennai
• Cochin
• Goa
• Mangalore
• Mumbai
• Port Blair

Click here to see here complete list of Airport, Seaport and Immigration check points that are allowed for exit on Indian e-Visa.

What aspects of Indian eVisa do the Citizens of China need to be aware of?

Residents of China can get Indian eVisa quite easily on this website, however, to avoid any delays, and to apply for the correct type of eVisa India, be aware of the following:

• Online Indian Visa is the preferred method recommended by the Indian Government, rather than sticker visa on physical passport.
• The Visa application form is completely digital, and does not require you to mail, post, courier your passport to the embassy of India
• Depending on your purpose of visit, you can apply for Tourist, Business, Medical or a Conference Visa
• Refer to documents required for each visa type
• Most major airports and seaports of India allow eVisa based entry to India. Port Blair has recently been added as an authorised seaport for entry.
• The thirty days Indian eVisa is valid for thirty days from the date of entry, not from the date of expiry mentioned on eVisa, this can be quite confusing for visitors to understand.
• Email us photo taken from your cell phone, and we will ensure that it meets photo requirements, else upload with your Visa Application if you are able to
• Apply for extension / renewal of Visa only if you are outside the country
• After applying, check the status of Indian visa on the status checker page
• Contact our help desk for any clarifications

China Embassy in New Delhi

11 Things To Do and Places of Interest for Chinese Citizens

• Cruise the Backwaters, Kerala
• Head Into the Periyar Jungle, Kerala
• Go Birdwatching in Kumarakom, Kerala
• Relax in the hills of Kodaikanal
• A cool getaway in the Blue Mountains
• Explore the windswept remnants of Rameshwaram
• The Taj Mahal, Agra
• Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer
• Backwaters, Kerala
• Jama Masjid, Delhi
• Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Aurangabad