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China's New Online Visa System for India: How It Eases Travel After 5 Years

The Chinese Embassy in India is making travel much easier. Starting December 22, Indian applicants can use a new online system to submit their visa forms and documents. This comes right after India recently resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens, ending a five-year halt. It's all part of efforts to rebuild connections and boost people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.

Key Points: China Launches Online Visa System for Indian Applicants Dec 22

  • New online system allows forms and documents to be submitted digitally starting December 22
  • Move follows India resuming tourist visas for Chinese nationals in November 2025
  • Part of bilateral confidence-building measures to boost tourism and trade
  • Business visas for Chinese nationals were already being processed prior to this
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Chinese Embassy in India to launch online visa application system on December 22

The Chinese Embassy in India launches an online visa application system on December 22, 2025, simplifying the process for Indian travelers after a five-year suspension.

"Notice Regarding Online Visa Processing Approval- China Online Visa Application System will be officially launched by the Chinese Embassy in India on December 22, 2025. - Chinese Embassy in India"

New Delhi, December 8

The Chinese Embassy in India is set to launch the online visa application system on December 22, Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong said on Monday.

Sharing the details in a post on X, he said that the applicants could fil out the form and upload application materials online by visiting

"Notice Regarding Online Visa Processing Approval- China Online Visa Application System will be officially launched by the Chinese Embassy in India on December 22, 2025. Applicants could enjoy convenience of filling out the form and uploading application materials online by visiting https://visaforchina.cn/DEL3_EN/qianzhengyewu. Welcome to visit this website for more details.

Chinese Visa Application Service Center in New Delhi

Business Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-15:00

Call: +91-9999036735

Address: Concourse floor, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001"

Earlier on November 26, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the visa regime for tourism and business purposes for Chinese nationals is now "fully functional, "marking the end of a five-year suspension imposed after the 2020 border clashes.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing the weekly media briefing, said, "Visas for tourists are being given to Chinese nationals and business visas were being given earlier. So you know, all those visas are now in place. The visa regime of tourism and business, etc, is fully functional."

India officially resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals worldwide in November 2025, expanding on a limited reopening that began in July 2025. Business visas were already being issued prior to this recent announcement, and that process remains in place.

The resumption of visas is part of a series of "people-centric" confidence-building measures agreed upon by both sides in 2025, which also included the resumption of direct commercial flights in October 2025 and the revival of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra pilgrimage.

This decision is expected to boost tourism and trade and enhance people-to-people exchanges between the two most populous countries in the world.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see progress on the diplomatic front. However, we must not forget the sacrifices of our soldiers at the border. While trade and tourism are important, national security and territorial integrity should remain our top priority. Jai Hind.
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Aman W
Finally! The paper process was so tedious. An online system will save so much time and hassle. Hopefully the website is user-friendly and doesn't crash on the first day. 😅
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Sarah B
As someone who travels frequently for work, this is excellent news. Streamlining bureaucracy helps both economies. The resumption of direct flights was the first good step, this is the logical next one.
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Vikram M
The revival of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is the most significant part for me. It's a matter of deep faith for millions of Indians. Glad the pilgrimage is back on track alongside these technical improvements.
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Karthik V
While I appreciate the convenience, I hope the Indian government ensures strict reciprocity. Are our citizens applying for Chinese visas being treated with the same efficiency and respect? The relationship must be a two-way street.

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