How can Indians apply for Chinese Visas? Amid trade war with US, China opens door for India

Amidst global trade tensions between the U.S. and China, China is opening its doors wide to India. Between January 1 and April 9, 2025, the Chinese embassy issued approximately 85,00 visas to Indians. Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong shared this information on X. This is great news for Indian students, travelers, and anyone looking for work in China. Here’s what has changed and how you can apply for your visa. 

Easing Visa Regulations for Indians 

- Taking online appointments to submit your visa application is no longer needed. 
- Biometric is not mandatory for short-term travelers from India. 
- Reduced visa fees for India; more details provided below. 
- Cut down on the processing time, so you no longer need to wait for days to get your visa.  

Here’s a detailed breakdown on how you can apply for a Chinese Visa now that the process has been streamlined for Indians, making it more convenient than ever. Learn more. 

Types of Chinese Visas: Choose your type

• The L Visa is a tourist visa for leisure travel, sightseeing, or visiting family or friends (settled but permanent residents) in China.
• The M Visa is a commercial visa for all business, trade, or commercial purposes in China.
• The A Z Visa is an employment visa for those who want to work professionally in China.
• The Q2 Visa is a family visit visa for seeing your family members who are Chinese citizens or permanent residents.

Breakdown of the Chinese Visa application process

• Visit the CVAC website: You shall find the official CVAC website for your region.
• Fill out the online application form: Provide accurate information and submit the necessary documents.
• Submit your application: Visit the CVAC and submit your application with all the required documents.
• Pay the visa fee: Keep the payment receipt once you pay the applicable visa fee.
• Get your visa: Return to the CVAC on the specified date and time to collect it.

Required Documents

• Your original passport. It should have at least six months' validity and enough blank pages.
• Completed visa application form.
• Multiple passport-size photographs of yours.
• Supporting documents based on your travel purpose (e.g., a business letter for a business visa) are crucial as they provide additional information about your trip and help the visa officer understand the purpose of your visit.
• There can be several other documents, as requested by the CVAC.

Visa Fees

• A single-entry visa costs approximately Rs 2,900 (excluding service fees).
• A double-entry visa costs approximately Rs 4,400 (excluding service fees).
• A six-month multiple-entry visa costs approximately Rs 5,900 (excluding service fees).
• A 12-month or longer multiple-entry visa costs approximately Rs 8,800 (excluding service fees).
• Express fees apply for expedited processing, and service charges are applied by the CVAC.