Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India to Resume Tourist Visas for Chinese Citizens After 5 Years
India is letting Chinese tourists visit again after stopping them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This starts on July 24.
Before, in 2020, India stopped giving visas to Chinese people because of the virus.
Also, there were some problems at the border between the two countries.
India also put restrictions on some Chinese apps and flights.
Now, things are getting a little better, and the countries are talking about how to solve their problems.
This is a step toward making things normal again.
India will resume tourist visas for Chinese citizens starting July 24.
Tourist visas were suspended in February 2020 due to the pandemic.
Tensions rose in June 2020 after a border clash in the Galwan Valley.
Restrictions on Chinese apps and passenger routes were imposed by India.
India and China have held talks to resolve border standoffs.
- Who
- Chinese citizens and the Indian government.
- What
- India is resuming tourist visas for Chinese citizens.
- When
- Starting July 24, 2025.
- Where
- India and China.
- Why
- To normalize relations and ease travel restrictions.
Tensions Following Galwan Valley Clash
Diplomatic Discussions
Border Relations
Tensions Following Galwan Valley Clash
China imposed restrictions following the clash.
Diplomatic Discussions
India imposed restrictions following the clash.
- Visa Resumption Date
- July 24, 2025
- Visa Suspension Date
- February 2020
- Border Clash
- June 2020, Galwan Valley
- Restrictions Imposed
- Chinese apps and passenger routes