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China visa for Indians


Want to travel China from India? It needs to get a China visa for Indians for any purpose of visit like business, work, or tourism. There are many types of China visas availbale on the basis validituyu and type of entry. Don’t worry, Itzeazy will help in choosing right type of China visa and its whole application process. 

Apply for China visa in 4 simple steps

  1. Filling out application form Online
  2. Documentations
  3. Visit to visa centre
  4. Get your visa

China visa process is not completely online. It is necessary to visit visa application center of China Embassy in India to submit the filled-out application form. The centers are in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. 

When to apply for China visa?

You can get your visa in 3-5 days after application under normal situation. It is advisable to apply at least one month before to avoid any delay.
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Types of Visa

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China visa types

Under ordinary visas, there is a further division of this kind of visa into various categories as per purpose of visit.

  1. Visa C:This is applicable for those who are crew members of modes of international travel or their accompanying family members (i.e. aircraft/train/ship crew members and their familial companions).
  2. Visa F:Foreigners looking to go to China for short durations for non-business purposes, like for an exchange program, visit, or study tour. 
  3. Visa G:Transit visa, i.e. those looking to transit through China while traveling elsewhere.
  4. Visa J1:International journalists of foreign news stations who are stationed in China, with an intention of staying in China for a period more than 180 days. 
  5. Visa J2:International journalists looking to stay in China for less than 180 days, covering short-term news. 
  6. Visa L:Travelers looking to go to China for tourism purposes only. 
  7. Visa M:International citizens traveling to China for commercial purposes. 
  8. Visa Q1:Travel for family reunions or for foster care purposes.For those intending to stay for more than 180 days.
  9. Visa Q2:Individuals traveling to meet/visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens or those having permanent residence in China. The duration of intended stay is less than 180 days. 
  10. Visa X1:Students looking to stay in China to study for more than 180 days.
  11. Visa X2:Students looking to stay in China for educational purposes, but for less than 180 days. 

China visa is further classified on the basis of validity and entry. 

China Visa Category
Validity
Stay duration
Single Entry Visa
90 days
30 days
Double Entry Visa
90 days
30 days
Multiple Entry Visa valid for 6 months
180 days
30 days
Multiple Entry Visa valid for 1 year
365 days
30 days


Visa Requirements

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Documents required for China Visa

A tourist hoping to visit China for vocational purposes is required to apply for Visa. The requirements for this kind of visa are: 

  1. A completed printed confirmation of the application form.
  2. Two photographs
  3. Printed copy of the appointment letter, the Appointment for Visa Application Submission’s confirmation which the applicant receives on making the online application.
  4. Passport  with a validity of at least six months and 2 blank pages
  5. Printed copy of the passport page with the individual's photograph.
  6. Intended itinerary, proof of air ticket
  7. Proof of accomodation
  8. Personal written statement, a cover letter. 

Additional documents:

Business: 

  1. Company cover letter with all details
  2. Invitation letter of organisation or company

China visa photo requirements for Indians

  1. White background, no edge frames, colored image, taken within the previous 6 months.
  2. The photo should be 48 x 33 mm, with the width of the head being 15 x 22 mm and the height of the head being 28 x 33 mm. 
  3. The entire head should be captured, with the face being clearly visible. Neutral expressions, eyes open, lips closed, and ears should be shown.
  4. The head should be centered, and the position should be less than 20° tilted to either side, and less than 25° tilted vertically in either direction. 
  5. There are no damages, impurities, permeations, or shadows on the picture. Ensure no under or overexposure, red-eyes, distortion, or a natural tone. 
  6. Thick-rimmed, tinted, or glare eyewear is not allowed, rest of the types of glasses are allowed.
  7. Headwear, apart from religious headwear, is not permitted. 

How To Apply

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Apply for China Visa from India With Itzeazy

  1. Book an order on Itzeazy visa page China as country of travel
  2. Share your requirement with our team
  3. Advance Payment of fees
  4. Upload the documents and photographs
  5. Documents validation by Itzeazy experts
  6. Form submission by Itzeazy and appointment booking for visa application centre
  7. Applicant have to visit visa application center for document verification 
  8. Get you visa by courier or in person on approval

Visa Fees

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China Visa Fees

There are two fees that need to be paid in order to obtain a Chinese visa.

Visa Fee for China from India

  1. Single entry visa charges- INR 2900
  2. Double entry visa charge- INR 4400
  3. Multiple Entries in 6 months- INR 5900
  4. Multiple Entries in 1 year- INR 8800

Application Service Fee

  1. Regular Service- INR 1838 (inc. of service tax)
  2. Express Service/ Postal Service/ Premium Lounge - INR 2709 (inc. of service tax)

[In express service, the pick up of the visa can be done on the next day if the application was submitted before 11 a.m. on said day, and is picked up after 2 p.m. on the next working day. The fee charged for a day’s delay in collection is INR 1800.]

The payment of the fees needs to be done after the visa application is submitted at the consular office. The sole accepted mode of payment is cash; bank transfers or other methods are not accepted.


China Visa tracking

The visa application can be tracked on the same website from which the application form is downloaded and the visa appointment is made- visaforchina.cn 











Visa Processing Time

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Processing time for China Visa

The visa usually takes 4 working days if the individual opts for the regular service, and 3 working days if the express service is opted for Individuals are requested to apply for the visa at least a month before their intended date of arrival in China.