Visafar / China passport / India
India visa for Chinese citizens
Chinese passport holders need a visa to visit India. Apply for a regular Indian visa at an Indian embassy, consulate or its visa centre.
Read at the official source: indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗
Checked 10 November 2026
How to apply: India regular visa
For passports not on India's e-Visa list.
Where to apply
Apply for a regular tourist visa at the Indian embassy, consulate or its visa centre that serves where you live.
Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Prefer help with the application? Partner offers: Visafar may earn a commission. How this works
Documents
Tick them off as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device.
Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Fee, validity and stay
| Visa | Valid for | Stay | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular tourist visa | Set by the mission | Set on the visa | See note |
Fee: Set by the Indian mission.
Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Processing time
The official source doesn't state a processing time, so apply well before you plan to travel.
Questions
What documents do Chinese citizens need for the India regular visa?
What the Indian mission that serves you asks for.
How long does the India regular visa take?
The official source doesn't state a processing time.
What visitors can and can't do in India →
Plan the trip to India
Partner offers: Visafar may earn a commission. They never change the answer above. How this works
Not travel advice. Rules change and the border officer decides; confirm at India's official sources before you travel. Updated 2026-11-10.