The Chinese Embassy in India has launched an online application for visas
The Chinese Online Visa Application System has been formally established by the Chinese Embassy in India, enabling candidates to fill out online forms and submit supporting documentation. Access to the service is possible via the official website at https://www.visaforchina.cn/. A note posted on the website of the Visa Application Service Centre states that applicants need to register or log in to their account on the official website, go to the “My Account” area, fill out the online application, and submit any necessary files. It is recommended that applicants thoroughly review the comprehensive instructions on the portal’s Steps 1, 2, and 3. Only after the application status indicates “online review completed” and a confirmation email has been received will passports and supporting documentation be physically submitted to the Visa Application Centre. Steps 1, 2, and 3 of the visa application process are applicable in Delhi and other major Indian cities. Mumbai: First, Second, and Third Steps Steps 1, 2, and 3 in Kolkata The goal of the online system’s launch is to facilitate easier travel between China and India, expedite the visa application procedure, and encourage interpersonal interactions. Alongside the online platform, applicants will still receive assistance from the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in New Delhi. The centre is situated at Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Connaught Place, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read: China offers Indian tourists fresh experiences, places to see, and a kind welcome. While business visas had already been restored, India began providing tourist visas to Chinese nationals all around the world again in November 2025. These actions are a part of larger people-centric confidence-building activities that both nations decided upon in 2025. These initiatives also included the resurrection of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and the return of direct commercial flights.
