China passport → India
China passport → India
Visa requirement for citizens of China travelling to India for tourism or short visits.
@e-VisaVerified — last checked 25 Oct 2026 against an official source
India Ministry of External Affairs — Rajya Sabha answer, 2 Apr 2026 sansad.in
India resumed tourist e-Visas for Chinese nationals on 24 July 2025 (Indian Embassy in Beijing announcement; MEA confirmed the regime fully functional in Nov 2025). The dataset predates the resumption.
Value last changed 25 Oct 2026 — see the changelog.
What to do next
- Apply online before you travel. Apply through India's official government e-Visa portal only — third-party sites add fees without adding anything.
- Wait for the approval. Allow several working days for processing. Do not book non-refundable travel until the e-Visa is granted.
- Carry the approval. Travel with the approval on your phone and as a printout, on the same passport you applied with.
Before you go
- Passport usually needs 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates
- An approved e-Visa — apply on the official portal several working days ahead
- A printout of the approval, plus a copy on your phone
- Proof of onward or return travel
- Accommodation details and evidence of sufficient funds
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Requirement details
- Requirement
- @e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Apply before travel?
- Yes — online e-Visa application
- Evidence
- Last verified 25 Oct 2026 · India Ministry of External Affairs — Rajya Sabha answer, 2 Apr 2026
What this means
India requires holders of a China passport to apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) online before travelling. Apply only through the official government e-Visa portal, allow several working days for processing, and carry the approval when you travel.
Whatever the requirement, your passport generally needs at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates, and border officers can ask for proof of onward travel and sufficient funds. Rules on this page cover ordinary passports and short tourist visits — work, study and long stays follow different rules.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. e-Visa required before travel — apply through India's official e-Visa portal before travelling.
Up to 30 days under the current rule.
Yes — last verified on 2026-10-25 against an official source: India Ministry of External Affairs — Rajya Sabha answer, 2 Apr 2026.