Archive · 6 Jan 2026
India Launches e-B-4 Visa for Chinese Business Travel
India has created a new special visa called the e-B-4 Visa for Chinese businesspeople.
This visa allows them to come to India for specific business activities like setting up equipment, checking quality, and training.
The visa can be applied for online, and it takes about 45 to 50 days to get it.
Once approved, the visa allows a stay of up to six months.
Indian companies can also apply to invite Chinese nationals using this visa.
This new visa is part of efforts to improve business travel between India and China.
India introduced the e-B-4 Visa for Chinese nationals to facilitate business travel.
The visa is valid for up to six months and takes 45-50 days to process.
Applications can be submitted online without visiting an embassy or agent.
Eligible activities include installation, commissioning, quality checks, and training.
Indian companies can register on the NSWS portal to invite Chinese nationals under this visa.
- Who
- Chinese nationals and Indian companies
- What
- Introduction of e-B-4 Visa for business activities
- When
- Introduced on January 1, 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- To facilitate easy travel for business purposes and meet growing demand
- Visa Type
- e-B-4 Visa
- Processing Time
- 45-50 days
- Duration of Stay
- Up to 6 months
- Application Portal
- https://indianvisaonline.gov.in
- Registration Portal for Indian Companies
- https://www.nsws.gov.in/
Sources
India introduces new e-Business visa to facilitate easy travel for Chinese nationals
India introduces easy business visa for Chinese nationals
India introduces e-B-4 visa to ease business travel for Chinese nationals
India Introduces New e-B-4 Visa for Chinese Businessmen: Check Eligibility, Application Process
