🇨🇳 China visa — Indian passport.
China requires a paid Group L (tourist) visa for Indian passport holders. ₹5,200 single-entry 60-day stay, ₹7,800 for multi-entry 90-day. Apply via CVASC (Chinese Visa Application Service Centre) in Delhi/Mumbai/Chennai/Kolkata/Bengaluru. 5-10 working day processing.
How to apply — 6 steps.
- 1
Book CVASC appointment
Visit cvaschina.in — slots open 4-6 weeks in advance. Mumbai and Delhi fill fastest.
4-6 weeks before travel - 2
Gather documents
Passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages), recent photo 33×48mm, bank statement 6 months (₹2L+ closing), ITR 2 years, employer NOC, detailed itinerary day-by-day with hotel bookings.
Before slot - 3
Fill Form V.2013 (China visa application)
Download from CVASC. ALL FIELDS mandatory — incomplete forms auto-rejected. Black ink only if writing by hand.
30-45 min - 4
Submit at CVASC in person
Submit passport + documents + fee. Biometrics taken (fingerprints).
Slot day - 5
Wait 5-10 working days
Track on cvaschina.in. Passport returned via courier or pickup.
5-10 days - 6
Travel + immigration
Show passport with visa sticker at Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou. Install VPN before flying (Google/WhatsApp blocked in China).
On arrival
Document checklist.
- Passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages)
- Photo 33×48mm white background
- Bank statement 6 months (₹2L+)
- ITR 2 years
- Employer NOC
- Detailed itinerary (day-by-day with hotels)
- Confirmed return ticket
Why Indians get rejected.
- Vague itinerary ('travel around China' = instant reject)
- Bank balance under ₹2L
- First-time international travelers with weak financials
- Previous Taiwan visa stamps (China sometimes flags this)
FAQ
How long does China visa take for Indians?
Processing time is 5-10 days. Apply 2-4 weeks before travel for safe margin.
How much does China visa cost for Indians in 2026?
₹5,200 per person (Q2 2026 official rate).
How long can Indians stay in China?
60 days per entry on the embassy sticker visa visa. Extension possible from inside the country in most cases — check with local immigration.
Do Indians need a return ticket to enter China?
Yes — a confirmed return or onward ticket within the visa duration (60 days) is required at airline check-in and at China immigration. Open-jaw and circle-trip tickets qualify.
China visa vs other popular destinations
Side-by-side comparison for Indian passport holders, Q2 2026 official rates.
| Country | Visa type | Fee (INR) | Stay | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China (this page) | embassy sticker visa | ₹5,200 | 60 days | 5-10 days |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | visa free | Free | 30 days | instant |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | e Visa | ₹2,100 | 90 days | 3 days |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | visa on arrival | ₹2,800 | 30 days | instant |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | e visa | ₹6,500 | 60 days | 3-5 days |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | e visa | ₹450 | 90 days | ~5 working days |
Source: official embassy + consular sites, last verified Q2 2026.