Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals
India is now letting Chinese people visit as tourists again.
It had stopped this about five years ago because of the COVID-19 virus and some disagreements about the border between the two countries.
Now, Chinese citizens can apply for tourist visas to visit India.
This happened after the leaders of both countries talked things over.
The Indian embassy in Beijing is handling the applications, and people can apply starting this week.
This change is part of trying to fix the relationship between India and China.
India resumes tourist visas for Chinese citizens.
The move comes after a five-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic and border tensions.
The Indian embassy in Beijing announced the resumption.
Chinese nationals can apply for tourist visas starting Thursday.
The decision followed talks between Indian and Chinese foreign ministers.
- Who
- Chinese citizens and the Indian government.
- What
- India is resuming tourist visas for Chinese citizens.
- When
- Applications begin this week.
- Where
- At Indian visa application centers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
- Why
- As part of efforts to repair bilateral ties.
Impact of Border Disputes
Restoration of Diplomatic Ties
Bilateral Relations
Impact of Border Disputes
Border tensions led to the visa suspension.
Restoration of Diplomatic Ties
Resuming visas is an effort to improve relationships despite past disputes.
- Visa Type
- Tourist
- Suspension Start
- 2020
- Reason for Suspension
- COVID-19 pandemic and border row
- Announcement by
- Indian embassy in Beijing
- Key Meetings
- Talks between Indian and Chinese foreign ministers