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China visa for Indian passport holders

Most Chinese visa rejections come from choosing the wrong category or filling the online form carelessly — not from money. Get the L, M or F choice right and the rest is procedure.

Package from: ₹6,999
Processing: 7–15 working days
Permitted stay: 30 to 60 days
Visa type: Sticker visa, fingerprints required

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How the China visa works

China uses a letter-based visa system, and the letter you pick determines which documents the consulate expects. L is tourism, M is commerce and trade, F is non-commercial exchange, and picking the wrong one means the file is rejected at the counter regardless of how strong the rest of it is. The online form is long, and the sections on previous travel and family details are checked against the passport stamps and against previous applications. Fingerprints are captured at the visa centre for most applicants.

Issuing authority: Chinese Visa Application Service Centre

Where China applications go wrong

Wrong visa category, wrong documents

A business trip filed as tourism, or a trade fair filed as an exchange visit, means the supporting documents do not match the category. This is the most frequent cause of refusal for Indian applicants.

Travel history must match the passport stamps

The online form asks for countries visited in recent years. Omissions are visible to the consular officer, who has your passport in hand. Incomplete declarations are treated as concealment.

Employer and invitation details must reconcile

Company name, address and contact details on the form, on the employer letter and on the Chinese invitation letter must be identical. Small variations in how a company name is written trigger verification calls.

Visa types

Tourist visa

For sightseeing and family visits. Filed with an itinerary, flight and hotel bookings, or an invitation from a relative in China.

Business and trade visa

For commercial activity, trade fairs and factory visits. Requires an invitation from a Chinese company or trade promotion body.

Non-commercial exchange visa

For research, academic exchange, cultural visits and similar non-commercial activity, with an invitation from the host institution.

Q / S

Family visit visas

For visiting Chinese citizens or foreign residents in China, with kinship documents and the host's residence permit.

Documents required

Core documents

✓Passport valid at least 6 months, with two blank pages
✓Printed and signed online application form
✓Photograph, 33mm × 48mm, white background, taken within 6 months
✓Copy of previous Chinese visas, if any

Category-specific documents

✓Tourist: round-trip flight booking, hotel confirmations for the full stay, day-wise itinerary
✓Business: invitation letter from the Chinese company with its registration details
✓Exchange: invitation from the host institution stating the purpose and duration

Employment and financial proof

✓Employer letter confirming position, salary and purpose of travel
✓Bank statement for the last 6 months
✓Income Tax Returns for the last 2 years

The process, step by step

1
Category decision
We decide between L, M, F and the family categories based on what you will actually do in China, and build the document set for that letter.
2
Online form completion
The long online form is completed with travel history reconciled against your passport stamps, then printed and signed.
3
Appointment and fingerprints
We book the visa centre slot and prepare you for biometric capture, which applies to most applicants.
4
Collection
The passport with the visa is collected once processing completes, normally in seven to fifteen working days.

China visa cost

Package	Processing	Stay	Price
Tourist visa (L)Reflects the reduced consular fee in force for Indian nationals	7–15 working days	30 days	₹6,999
Business visa (M)	7–15 working days	30–60 days	₹8,999
Express processingWhere the consulate permits express filing	3–5 working days	As granted	₹11,999

Included: Consular fee, visa centre charge, online form completion, invitation coordination and appointment booking. China has temporarily reduced its consular fees for Indian nationals; the reduction is announced through 31 December 2026 and our pricing reflects it.

Prices are starting packages for a single standard applicant and change with visa type, stay length, express processing and group size. Government fees are set by the issuing authority and can change without notice. You receive a fixed written quote before any payment.

China visa questions

Which visa type do I need for a trade fair?＋

An M visa for commerce and trade, supported by an invitation from the Chinese organiser or host company. Filing it as a tourist visa leads to refusal.

Are fingerprints compulsory?＋

Yes, for most applicants aged between 14 and 70. Some categories and repeat applicants are exempt; the visa centre confirms at submission.

Can I transit China without a visa?＋

Visa-free transit is available at designated ports for eligible nationalities and itineraries with an onward ticket to a third country. Conditions are specific and should be confirmed before relying on them.

How long is a Chinese tourist visa valid?＋

Validity and permitted stay are decided by the consulate. Indian applicants commonly receive a single or double entry visa with a 30-day stay per entry.