China
India
India visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoibeijing.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in China
- Embassy of India in Beijing
5, Liang Ma Qiao Bei Jie, Chaoyang District, Beijing
- Consulate General of India in Shanghai
1008, Shanghai International Trade Centre, 2201, Yan An Road, Shanghai –200336, P.R. China
- Consulate General of India in Guangzhou
1-4, 14th Floor, Haihang Dasha (HNA) Tower, 8 Linhe Zhong Road, Tianhe Distt., Guangzhou-510610, Peoples Republic of China
- Consulate of India in Shanghai
延安西路 2201, Shanghai
All missions of India in China
India has 4 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Indian citizens travelling to China
IndiaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from China to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in India
How long Chinese citizens may stay in India is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the Indian embassy in Beijing and the consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
Indian citizens travelling to China
China requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between China and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for India?
Chinese citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
Where is the Indian embassy in China?
The Indian embassy in China is in Beijing; there are also consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for China?
China requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Chinese citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need a visa for India obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.