Archive · 23 Dec 2025
China Launches Online Visa System for Indians
The Chinese Embassy in India has started a new online system for visa applications on December 22, 2025.
This system allows people in India to fill out forms and upload documents online, making it easier and faster to apply for a visa to visit China.
There is also a visa application center in New Delhi for help.
Additionally, India has started giving tourist visas to Chinese people again after a five-year pause.
This is good news for travel and business between the two countries.
The online system supports different types of visas, like tourist, business, student, and work visas.
Applicants can track their visa status online and pay fees in Indian rupees.
Chinese Embassy in India launches online visa application system on December 22, 2025.
Applicants can fill out forms and upload documents online, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Visa Application Centre in New Delhi remains open for assistance and biometric submission.
India resumes issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals, fully functional for tourism and business.
The online system supports various visa categories, including tourist, business, student, and work visas.
- Who
- Chinese Embassy in India and Indian Ministry of External Affairs
- What
- Launch of online visa application system and resumption of visa issuance for Chinese nationals
- When
- December 22, 2025 (online system launch), November 2025 (tourist visa resumption)
- Where
- India and China
- Why
- To simplify visa application process and enhance people-to-people exchanges
Proponents of the Online System
Critics of the Online System
Efficiency and Convenience
Proponents of the Online System
The online system simplifies the visa application process, reducing the need for in-person visits and saving time for applicants.
Critics of the Online System
Some may argue that the online system could be complex for those unfamiliar with digital processes, potentially causing confusion or errors.
Enhanced People-to-People Ties
Proponents of the Online System
The resumption of tourist visas and the online system are seen as positive steps in rebuilding India-China relations.
Critics of the Online System
Critics might point out that the system does not address underlying geopolitical tensions between the two countries.
- Launch Date
- December 22, 2025
- Website
- visaforchina.cn/DEL3_EN/qianzh
- Visa Application Centre
- New Delhi, Concourse Floor of Shivaji Stadium Metro Station
- Operating Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Contact Number
- +91-9999036735
- Visa Regime Resumption
- Fully functional for tourism and business
- Tourist Visa Resumption Date
- November 2025
- Business Visa Status
- Already being issued
- Visa Categories Covered
- Tourist (L), Business (M), Student (X), Work (Z)
- Visa Fees
- Vary by type and duration, payable in Indian rupees via UnionPay
