Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India to Resume Tourist Visas for Chinese Citizens
India is now letting Chinese tourists visit again starting July 24th.
This is a big deal because the two countries haven't been friendly recently.
They stopped giving each other visas because of COVID and some arguments at the border.
Things got so bad after a fight in 2020.
Both countries are now talking more and trying to fix things, even meeting with each other's leaders.
India wants to make things normal again.
So, if you're Chinese and want to visit India, you can apply online, schedule an appointment, and then go in person with your passport.
India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens from July 24, after a five-year pause.
The decision marks a step towards repairing relations strained by the 2020 border clash and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tourist visas were suspended in 2020 due to COVID-19, with China lifting restrictions in 2022.
Tensions between the countries have eased, with high-level meetings and discussions on border friction.
Chinese citizens can apply for tourist visas online and in person at designated centers.
- Who
- India and China.
- What
- India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens.
- When
- From July 24th.
- Where
- India and China.
- Why
- To repair relations and improve people-to-people exchanges after a period of strained relations.
India-China Relations
China-India Relations
Tensions
India-China Relations
India wants to normalize relations with China. Indian foreign minister stated that both countries must resolve border friction and avoid restrictive trade measures.
China-India Relations
Relations were strained with tensions escalating in 2020 with the 2020 Galwan clashes.
- Visa Resumption Date
- July 24th
- Duration of Visa Suspension
- 5 years
- Reason for Suspension
- COVID-19 pandemic and diplomatic tensions
- Main Issue
- 2020 border clash
- Direct Air Service
- Resumed March
