Archive · 23 Jul 2025
China Welcomes India's Resumption of Tourist Visas
India is now allowing Chinese citizens to get tourist visas again after stopping them for a while.
China is happy about this and thinks it's a good way to improve their relationship.
They hope it will make it easier for people to travel between the two countries.
India had stopped giving these visas in 2020, partly because of the pandemic and some disagreements between the two countries.
The Indian embassy in China has explained how Chinese citizens can apply for these visas.
This decision was made after meetings between the foreign ministers of India and China, as both countries are trying to improve their relationship.
China welcomes India's decision to resume tourist visas for Chinese citizens.
China views the move as a positive step towards strengthening bilateral relations.
India suspended tourist visas for Chinese citizens over four years ago.
The Indian embassy in Beijing announced the resumption, outlining application procedures.
The decision follows talks between Indian and Chinese foreign ministers in Beijing.
- Who
- India and China.
- What
- India resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals.
- When
- This week, following a suspension of over four years.
- Where
- China and India.
- Why
- To facilitate cross-border travel and strengthen bilateral relations.
- Visa Resumption Announced
- This week
- Visa Suspension Start
- 2020
- Reason for Suspension
- COVID-19 pandemic & tensions
- Official Announcement
- Indian Embassy in Beijing
- Key Meeting
- Indian & Chinese Foreign Ministers