China Tourist Visa For Indian Citizens
The Chinese government recently announced a new tourist visa policy that allows citizens of India to apply and purchase Chinese tourist visa online. The new China tourist visa policy is welcome news to Indian citizens, who previously had to find a travel agent or company that is authorized by the Chinese embassy in New Delhi or consulate in Mumbai to make their China tourist visa application for them. Yet, it’s not entirely convenient for Indian citizens, as you still have to find a travel agent or agency that is authorized by the Chinese government that can make your China visa application, it’s just that now you can buy your own airline ticket and make the application online rather than having to justify your entry onto the visa application form on their behalf.
China Tourist Visa For Indian Citizens
The process to get a China tourist visa for an Indian citizen is relatively simple. It’s fully online and can be done in about 15 minutes. It’s true that the Chinese consulate may require you to personally apply for a visa in their jurisdiction if you are not within India or China. This also applies to people with other nationalities, so check out the website of the consulate office closest to your home address as it will state whether you can submit your application online, or whether you need to physically apply in person. The good news is that they don’t require a lot of documentation and it’s mainly an electronic procedure. There are three easy steps on how to get a China visa for Indian citizen: 1) Apply online 2) Pay your fee 3) Print your visa and travel documents
An Indian passport holder is eligible to apply for a tourist visa to China if the applicant is not planning to take up employment in the country during his or trip. He or she would be required to submit an application form, provide photographed copies of his or her information page and last page of his/her passport, provide a valid return air fare ticket or evidence that return air travel has been booked, provide confirmed hotel bookings and tour arrangements including guide bookings before entering China.
Basic Requirements:
Applicants should fill in one visa application form accurately and appropriately with one recent passport size photograph. Applicant’s passport should be valid for at least six months with two blank visa pages.
The Visa applicant may look for a travel agency to apply on his/her behalf. Applications by courier or through mail will not be accepted.
The normal visa procedure takes 4 working days. Extra fees will be charged for Urgent Service.
Applications will be declined if applicants provide fake information or application forms are not duly completed.
This Consulate General receives Demand Draft only from any of the national or foreign banks. The Demand Draft should be payable to “The Consulate General of China, Mumbai”.
II. Type of Visas and Related Requirements:
The items below should not be considered an exhaustive list and presentation of these documents does not guarantee visa issuance. Be prepared to explain to the visa officer and present evidence further required.
1. Diplomatic/Official Visa
A. verbal Note from Ministry of External Affairs of India or concerned diplomatic mission or International Organization in India.
B. Visa notification letter from relevant authorities in China, namely, Ministries and Commissions of the State Council, the Governments of all Provinces, Autonomous Regions, and Municipalities directly under the Central Government, and Foreign Affairs Offices and Bureaus of Economy and Commerce, and departments and units recognized by the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China.
2. Tourist Visa (“L” Visa for sight seeing or tour, usually single entry, 30-days stay only)
A. Proof of Finances including Covering letter from applicant’s company or bank statement. The documents should be presented in their original form.
B. Confirmed return flight ticket and its photocopy.
C. Hotel booking information.
D. Foreigners in India should have valid Indian visa or valid Resident Permits in India.
3.Tourist Visa (“L” Visa for visiting relatives and families)
A. Proof that you have a genuine ongoing relationship with the person inviting you in China.
B. Confirmed return flight ticket and its photocopy.
4. Visa for Commercial Business (“F” Visa):
A. Original Visa notification letter from relevant authorities in China, namely, Ministries and Commissions of the State Council, the Governments of all Provinces, Autonomous Regions, and Municipalities directly under the Central Government, and Foreign Affairs Offices and Bureaus of Economy and Commerce there under, and departments and units recognized by the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. Or Visa notification letter from the authorities Chinese companies.
B. Covering letter from applicant’s company or office.
C. Confirmed return flight ticket and its photocopy.
D. Hotel booking information.
5. Visa for Conference, Art Performance (nonprofit purpose)& Sports Meeting (“F” Visa)
A. Visa notification letter from relevant authorities in China, namely, Ministries and Commissions of the State Council, the Governments of all Provinces, Autonomous Regions, and Municipalities directly under the Central Government, and Foreign Affairs Offices and Bureaus of Economy and Commerce there under, and departments and units recognized by the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China.
B. Covering letter from applicant’s company or office with the details of the visiting purpose.
6. Transit Visa (“G” Visa)
A. Applicants should have destination country visa first and a photocopy of the visa.
B. Confirmed flight ticket and its photocopy.
C. Covering letter from applicant’s company or office.
7. Employment Visa (“Z” Visa)
All documents required under this category should be presented in the original form as well as a photocopy.
A. “Alien Employment License” issued by the Ministry of Labor & Social Security, Govt. of China, or “Foreign Specialist’s License” issued by Foreign Specialist Bureau, Govt. of China.
B. Visa notification letter issued by relevant authorities in China.
C. Covering letter from applicant.
D. “Physical Examination Record for Foreigner” issued by an Indian state hospital.
8. Student Visa (“X” Visa)
All documents required under this category should be presented in the original form as well as a photocopy.
A. “Admission Notice” issued by the University in P. R. China.
B. “Student Visa Application Form” (JW201 form or JW202 form) issued by the Ministry of Education, Gov. of China.
C. Covering letter from the applicant’s recently graduated school, university or applicant himself/herself.
D. “Physical Examination Record for Foreigner” issued by doctors from an Indian state hospital.