Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals, China Reacts
India is now letting Chinese tourists visit again, after stopping it for a while due to the pandemic and some disagreements.
To get a visa, Chinese people need to apply online and make an appointment.
China is happy about this, saying it's a good step for travel.
This could help make things better between the two countries, especially since they've had some problems.
The Indian government hopes this will also help its tourism business.
India has resumed tourist visa services for Chinese citizens, starting July 24.
The announcement was made via the Indian Embassy's social media in China.
Chinese citizens must apply online and schedule an appointment for the visa.
The Indian Visa Application Centers in China are in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
China welcomed the move, calling it positive and indicating further communication.
- Who
- The Indian government and Chinese citizens.
- What
- India resumed tourist visas for Chinese citizens.
- When
- Starting July 24, 2025.
- Where
- In India, with application centers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, China.
- Why
- To revive cross-border travel, improve ties, and benefit the tourism industry.
China
India
Reaction to Visa Resumption
China
Welcomed the move, calling it positive.
India
N/A
- Visa Resumption Date
- July 24, 2025
- Application Method
- Online application and appointment
- Location 1
- Beijing: 5th Floor, Block A, Guangcheng Plaza, No. 18 East Third Ring North Road, Chaoyang District
- Location 2
- Shanghai: Room 11B38, No. 2299 West Yan’an Road, Changning District
- Location 3
- Guangzhou: Room 2401A, North Tower, Fuli Yingli Building, No. 3-2 Huacheng Avenue, Tianhe District
- Chinese Reaction
- Welcomed the move, calling it positive.