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Types of Visas and Applicable Purposes
1. Tourist Visa (L Visa)
- Purpose: For short-term tourism, family visits, and other private affairs. The maximum stay period is 90 days.
2. Business Visa (M Visa)
- Purpose: For business visits, trade negotiations, etc. The stay period can be extended up to 180 days, and multiple-entry visas can be valid for up to 10 years.
3. Work Visa (Z Visa)
- Purpose: For individuals working in China. A work permit and relevant invitation letter are required.
4. Study Visa (X Visa)
- Purpose: For students, advanced studies, or internships in China. An admission letter from a Chinese school is required.
5. Transit Visa (G Visa)
- Purpose: For individuals transiting through China to a third country. The maximum stay period is 240 hours.
6. Journalist Visa (J Visa)
- Purpose: For foreign resident journalists (J1) and temporary foreign journalists (J2) visiting China for reporting.
7. Private Affairs Visa (S Visa)
- Purpose: For spouses, parents, children, and other relatives of foreigners residing in China for work or study.
II. Visa Application Process
1. Online Application
- Process: Complete the visa application form on the Chinese Online Visa Application System (https://cova.mfa.gov.cn) and print the confirmation page.
2. Prepare Materials
- Required Documents:
- Passport valid for at least six months.
- Recent color passport-sized photo (48mm×33mm).
- Supporting documents based on the visa type, such as invitation letters, itineraries, work permits, etc.
3. Submit Application
- Ordinary Passport Holders: Submit the application at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center.
- Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders: Submit the application directly to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in India.
4. Payment of Fees
- Tourist Visa: 2900 INR (single entry).
- Business Visa: 4400 INR (double entry).
- Multiple-Entry Visa: 5900 INR (multiple entries within six months).
5. Collect Visa
- Normal Processing Time: 3 working days.
- Expedited Service: Available within 1-2 working days at an additional cost.
III. Visa-Free Policies
1. Transit Visa-Free
- Policy: Indian citizens transiting through China to a third country can enter visa-free through 24 open ports in China, with a maximum stay of 240 hours.
2. Other Visa-Free Policies
- Note: There is no mutual visa-free agreement between India and China. Indian citizens must obtain a visa in advance.
IV. Notes
1. Visa Validity
- Note: The validity of the visa starts from the date of issuance. It is recommended to check the visa validity before traveling.
2. Application Materials
- Note: All materials must be genuine and complete; otherwise, it may lead to visa rejection.
3. Entry Restrictions
- Note: Indian citizens holding a tourist visa are not allowed to work or study in China.
For further information, please visit the website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (https://india.blscn.cn) or contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in India.
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*Required Documents for L Visa (Adult)
- A clear photo of the information page of your passport and the original passport, valid for more than 6 months from the date of application, with at least one blank visa page.
- If you are applying for a one-year multiple-entry visa, your passport must be valid for at least 15 months from the date of application.
- If you hold dual or multiple nationalities, you must provide the original passports of all valid nationalities.
- Recent, front-facing, color photo (white background), without a hat.
- If your accompanying person(s) on this visa application is/are using the same passport, please also prepare photos of the accompanying person(s).
FAQ - General Visa Information
You can apply for a visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country. In some countries, authorized visa application service centers are also available to accept applications.
It is recommended that you submit your visa application at least two weeks before your planned entry into China to allow sufficient time for processing.
Yes, the visa application requires that your passport be valid for at least six months.
Yes, children are required to pay the same service fee as adults.
Yes, children are also required to fill out and submit a visa application form.
Yes. Foreigners staying in hotels in China must have their accommodation registered by the hotel, which will report the information to the local public security authorities. Foreigners staying in residences other than hotels must register with the local public security authorities within 24 hours of arrival, either by themselves or by the host.
Foreigners holding ordinary passports from visa-exempt countries cannot use the fast-track lane. Currently, only foreigners holding a foreign passport and a permanent residence permit, an electronic passport, or a residence permit valid for more than six months are eligible to use the fast-track lane.
If a foreigner from a visa-exempt country loses their passport after entry and the replacement document is not an ordinary passport, they must obtain a stay permit from the local public security exit-entry administration and depart within the validity period of the stay permit.
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