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Indian citizens should normally expect to obtain the appropriate Chinese visa before a tourism trip. The current application process begins online, but form steps, submission arrangements and document requirements can change. Use the official Chinese Embassy or Visa Application Service Center instructions for the applicant's consular district. The India-to-China FAQ helps connect the visa step with flights, hotels and arrival planning.
Validity is the period during which the visa may be used to enter China; it is not automatically the permitted length of each stay. Read the “enter before” date on the issued visa and check it against the planned arrival date.
Duration of stay
Duration of stay is counted according to the visa annotation and entry rules. Do not calculate it from the visa's overall validity.
If the trip changes after issue, check whether the new dates still fit every annotation. Number of entries
A single-entry visa can be used for one entry within its validity.
A double-entry visa permits two entries when both occur within the stated validity and stay conditions. A multiple-entry visa allows repeated entry only while the document remains valid and each visit follows its conditions.
Complete the form accurately and retain the generated confirmation materials. Step 2: follow the current instruction for appointment, biometric collection or document submission if it applies to the case. Submit the required passport, photograph and trip-support documents in the format requested.
Step 3: pay only through the accepted current channel and keep the receipt or collection evidence.
Do not buy a non-refundable trip solely because an application was submitted; issuance remains an official decision.
The official site is the authority for current address, appointment availability and submission method.
Apply with a sensible buffer and read the current estimate shown by the responsible center.
An express option, when offered, may have separate eligibility and cut-off rules; confirm it before travel commitments.
Accepted payment channels can change by center and service type. Follow the current payment notice issued for the selected location. Total charge The amount may combine a visa fee with the application center's service fee.
Visa fee Fee schedules can be revised or temporarily reduced, so an archived rupee amount should not be treated as current. Single entry
Double entry Multiple entry for a shorter validity period Multiple entry for a longer validity period
| Group or special category, if currently available | Optional expedited handling, if accepted | Current fee: | Verify on the official fee schedule. | Verify on the official fee schedule for the applicant's nationality and entry type. | Confirm whether tax or center service charges are shown separately. | |
| Do not transfer money to an unofficial intermediary. | Retain proof of payment until the passport is collected. | A requested service level does not guarantee approval. | The issued visa controls the permitted entries. | Application service fee | Regular processing service | Expedited service, where offered |
Postal return, where offered Optional premium service
| Current service charge: | Check the responsible center's live notice. | Check whether tax is included. | Check courier coverage and responsibility before choosing post. | |
| Premium handling does not change the visa decision. | Use the total payable amount displayed in the official process. | Recheck shortly before the appointment. | Keep the payment and collection receipts. | Avoid quoting an old table as a guaranteed price. |
The exact supporting documents depend on visa category and current instructions. Prepare the core file first, then add any case-specific material requested.
Core application file: Completed online form and confirmation materials
New Delhi jurisdiction Confirm that New Delhi is the correct center for the applicant's residence before booking.
| Current address: use the official center page. |
| Current telephone: use the official center page. |
| Current email: use the official center page. |
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Submission and collection hours can change around holidays or system updates.
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Passport collection: follow the receipt and current center notice. |
Mumbai jurisdiction Confirm the center and current building address before travel.
| Current telephone: use the official center page. |
| Current email: use the official center page. |
| Check closure dates and the day's submission hours. |
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Attend the booked appointment with the complete document set.
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| Kolkata jurisdiction |
Confirm Kolkata's jurisdiction and live address on the official page. Current telephone: use the official center page.
| Current email: use the official center page. |
| Check holiday closures and appointment instructions. |
| Submit documents during the confirmed appointment window. |
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Collection timing appears on the receipt or current notice.
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| After issuance, compare the visa annotations with the itinerary before using the China tours hub to finalize a route. |
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