Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India to Resume Tourist Visas for Chinese Citizens
India is going to start giving out tourist visas to people from China again, starting July 24, 2025.
This information came from the Indian Embassy in China.
India also announced a new way for people from Afghanistan to apply for visas.
This new system will sort visa applications into different categories to make the process easier.
It will begin in April 2025.
These actions affect travel between India and these two countries.
India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens starting July 24, 2025.
The Indian Embassy in China confirmed the resumption, according to Reuters.
A new visa module for Afghanistan nationals was announced on July 17, 2025.
The new visa module for Afghanistan nationals will categorize applications into six types.
The new visa module will be implemented from April 2025 to streamline the process.
- Who
- India and Chinese citizens.
- What
- India is resuming tourist visas for Chinese citizens.
- When
- July 24, 2025, for Chinese visas, and April 2025 for new Afghan visa module.
- Where
- India and China.
- Why
- To facilitate tourism and streamline visa processes.
- Visa Resumption Date (China)
- July 24, 2025
- Source
- Reuters
- New Afghan Visa Module Announcement Date
- July 17, 2025
- Afghan Visa Module Implementation
- April 2025
- Focus
- Tourist visas and visa streamlining