Archive · 24 Jul 2025
India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals After Hiatus
India is now letting Chinese tourists visit again after stopping for five years.
This happened because of a fight between the two countries in 2020.
During that time, India stopped some things from China, like visas.
Now, Chinese people can apply for a tourist visa online and then go to a meeting in person.
China is happy about this, and says it will help people travel between the countries.
India resumes tourist visas for Chinese citizens after a five-year suspension.
The hiatus followed a 2020 border conflict between India and China.
The Indian Embassy in China announced the resumption of visa services.
Chinese citizens can now apply online and attend in-person appointments.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry welcomed the decision, citing benefits for travel.
- Who
- India and Chinese citizens.
- What
- India is resuming tourist visas for Chinese citizens.
- When
- Visa services resume from Thursday (July 24), following a five-year suspension.
- Where
- India and China.
- Why
- The visa suspension was due to the 2020 border conflict and COVID-19 pandemic-related travel restrictions. It is now resuming after diplomatic progress.
- Visa Type
- Tourist
- Suspension Period
- Five years
- Reason for Suspension
- 2020 border conflict, COVID-19 restrictions
- Resumption Announcement
- Indian Embassy in China
- Application Process
- Online application, in-person appointment
- Chinese Government Response
- Welcomed the decision