China passport → India
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for India?
Visa required in advance
Chinese passport holders need a visa for India, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
India at a glance
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- Languages
- Hindi, English, and 20 other scheduled languages
- Calling code
- +91
- Region
- Southern Asia
India for other passports
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days- ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepalVisa-free
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
CanadaeVisa30 days
Nearby in Southern Asia for Chinese passport holders
IranVisa-free21 days
MaldivesVisa-free30 days- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- PakistaneVisa30 days
Common questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for India?
Chinese passport holders need a visa for India, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in India?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Chinese citizens get a visa on arrival in India?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Chinese citizens visit without a visa?
84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The China passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.