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Name:The People's Republic of China

Location: Far East

Time: IST (+) 2 1/2 hrs

Capital: Beijing

Language: Standard Chinese or Mandarin (Putonghua, based on the Beijing dialect), Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghainese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages (see Ethnic groups entry)

Area: 9,571,300 sq kms

Population: 1,349,585,838 (July 2013 EST.)

National Day:01 October

Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY) 1 = INR 9.89

Climate: China enjoys veracity in climates and its northeast enjoys hot and dry summers along with piercing chilled winters. The north and central region mostly witness constant rainfall, hot summers and cold winters. The southeast region enjoys considerable rainfall, semi-tropical summers and cool winters.

Holidays-Year 2018: 1st January: New Year's Day, 30th January: Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), 4th April: Qingming Festival, 1st May: Labor Day, 2nd June: Dragon Boat Festival, 8th September: Mid-Autumn Festival, 1st October: National Day.

Airline Name: Air China

International Airports: Capital Central (BJS) (Beijing), Baiyun (Canton), Hongqiao (Shanghai) (SHA), Gnangzhou

Find each detail of visa rules and visa information including business visa and tourist visa, check-out the below written content.

Tourist Visa

If you have more than 20 Visa Applications then take an appointment with VFS prior to submit them.

Original passport having at least 6 months of validity with minimum 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page. For multiple-visa application, the validity of the passports should be more than the validity of visa plus the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, then validity of the passport should be minimum 7 months.

One complete Visa Application Form. Fill an Online Application Form from the linkhttp://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml, print it out and sign it. In case, if the applicant is a person is having limited capacity for civil conduct, it should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled by any reliable travel / visa agent, the applicant's signature and the stamp of the agent are essential.

One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (no cap or glass) against a plain background.

A cover letter from the applicant stating his reason to visit along with his name, contact number and address

A certification from applicant’s current company with his income statement

Original copy of recent 6-months bank statement of the applicant

Ordinary passport holders have to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)

The applicant from a third country has to provide a valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India along with its copy. If the applicant from a third country is living in India with a short-term visa, a note (with details like his name, passport number, occupation, purpose to visit China & duration of stay) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his own country is asked.

Return/onward flight ticket

Proof of a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation for tourists issued by a relevant entity or individual in China

The invitation letter should have:

Complete information about the applicant

Complete information about their itinerary

Complete information about the inviting entity or individual

If applicant repetitively applies for tourist visa to China, the following information will be asked in the personal statement: reasons to revisit, the places that the applicant wants to visit and already visited before.

If the applicants travel to China on a group basis, a letter should be issued by the travel agency.

The letter of invitation may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may ask the applicant for submitting the original of the invitation letter. Invitation letter issuer from China should also provide a copy of his/her Chinese ID.

A personal interview with the applicant may be asked by a consular officer and only he can decide on the issue of the visa and its validity

Its processing time can take 4 working days

Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days

Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee is collected for the Chinese Embassy by VFS

2. Application Service Fee is charged by the Center, which is non-refundable

3. The total amount has to be paid in Cash

4. If the Applicant wants a Courier Delivery Service of his processed application, he has to pay the total in advance at the time of application submission

5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted before 11:00 am and can be picked up after 2:00 pm at the next working day

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Single (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 3900	N/A
Single (Urgent nextÂ Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 5700	N/A
Double (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 5850	N/A
Double (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 7650	N/A
Multiple 6 months (Normal 4 days)	Rs. 7800	N/A
Multiple 6 months (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 9600	N/A
Multiple 1 year (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 11700	N/A
Multiple 1 year (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 13500	N/A
Group Visa per Person (Normal 4 Days )	Rs. 2400	N/A
Group Visa per Person (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 4200	N/A
VFS Application Service Fees: Regular Service	Rs. 621 (Inclusive of Service Tax)	N/A
VFS Application Service Fees: Express Service (Next working day collection)	Rs. 790 (Inclusive of Service Tax)	N/A

Commerce & Trade Visa('M' Visa)

Commerce & Trade Visa('M' Visa)

This Visa is issued to those who are invited for commercial and trade activities.

Original passport having at least 6 months of validity with minimum 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page. For multiple-visa application, the validity of the passports should be more than the validity of visa plus the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, then validity of the passport should be minimum 7 months.

One complete Visa Application Form. Fill an Online Application Form from the link //www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml, print it out and sign it. In case, if the applicant is a person is having limited capacity for civil conduct, it should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled by any reliable travel / visa agent, the applicant's signature and the stamp of the agent are essential.

One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (no cap or glass) against a plain background.

A cover letter by the person or company with details like place to visit, name, address and contact number of the concerned company or person.

Child from Chinese descent born either in China or in India applying for a Chinese visa for the first time has to produce a Birth Certificate with his / her parents' names on it. Also submit the original certificate for denial of Chinese nationality and its copy, and the statement written by his / her parents or guardian is required.

Ordinary passport holders have to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)

Different kinds of visas will be issued as per applicants' identities, reasons and activities.

Documents relating to commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation, etc

A letter of invitation may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may ask the applicant for submitting the original of the invitation letter. Invitation letter issuer from China should also provide a copy of his/her Chinese ID.

The invitation letter should have:

Complete information about the applicant

Complete information about their itinerary

Complete information about the inviting entity or individual

For multiple entries: copy of all previous Chinese visas (on A-4 sized paper) must be attached.

A personal interview with the applicant may be asked by a consular officer and only he can decide on the issue of the visa and its validity

Its processing time can take 4 working days

Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days

Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee is collected for the Chinese Embassy by VFS

2. Application Service Fee is charged by the Center, which is non-refundable

3. The total amount has to be paid in Cash

4. If the Applicant wants a Courier Delivery Service of his processed application, he has to pay the total in advance at the time of application submission

5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted before 11:00 am and can be picked up after 2:00 pm at the next working day

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Single (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 3900	N/A
Single (Urgent nextÂ Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 5700	N/A
Double (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 5850	N/A
Double (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 7650	N/A
Multiple 6 months (Normal 4 days)	Rs. 7800	N/A
Multiple 6 months (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 9600	N/A
Multiple 1 year (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 11700	N/A
Multiple 1 year (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 13500	N/A
Group Visa per Person (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 2400	N/A
Group Visa per Person (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 4200	N/A
VFS Application Service Fees: Regular Service	Rs. 621 (Inclusive of Service Tax)	N/A
VFS Application Service Fees: Express Service (Next working day collection)	Rs. 790 (Inclusive of Service Tax)	N/A

Transit Visa

This Visa is issued to those who are going through China to another country

Original passport having at least 6 months of validity with minimum 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page. For multiple-visa application, the validity of the passports should be more than the validity of visa plus the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, then validity of the passport should be minimum 7 months.

One complete Visa Application Form. Fill an Online Application Form from the link //www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml, print it out and sign it. In case, if the applicant is a person is having limited capacity for civil conduct, it should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled by any reliable travel / visa agent, the applicant's signature and the stamp of the agent are essential.

One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (no cap or glass) against a plain background.

A cover letter by the person or company with details like place to visit, name, address and contact number of the concerned company or person.

Ordinary passport holders have to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)

Return/onward flight ticket

Proof of a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation for tourists issued by a relevant entity or individual in China

A letter of invitation may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may ask the applicant for submitting the original of the invitation letter. Invitation letter issuer from China should also provide a copy of his/her Chinese ID.

The invitation letter should have:

Complete information about the applicant

Complete information about their itinerary

Complete information about the inviting entity or individual

For multiple entries: copy of all previous Chinese visas (on A-4 sized paper) must be attached.

A personal interview with the applicant may be asked by a consular officer and only he can decide on the issue of the visa and its validity

Its processing time can take 4 working days

Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days

Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee is collected for the Chinese Embassy by VFS

2. Application Service Fee is charged by the Center, which is non-refundable

3. The total amount has to be paid in Cash

4. If the Applicant wants a Courier Delivery Service of his processed application, he has to pay the total in advance at the time of application submission

5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted before 11:00 am and can be picked up after 2:00 pm at the next working day

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Single (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 3900	N/A
Single (Urgent nextÂ Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 5700	N/A
Double (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 5850	N/A
Double (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 7650	N/A
Multiple 6 months (Normal 4 days)	Rs. 7800	N/A
Multiple 6 months (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 9600	N/A
Multiple 1 year (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 11700	N/A
Multiple 1 year (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 13500	N/A
Group Visa per Person (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 2400	N/A
Group Visa per Person (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 4200	N/A
VFS Application Service Fees: Regular Service	Rs. 621 (Inclusive of Service Tax)	N/A
VFS Application Service Fees: Express Service (Next working day collection)	Rs. 790 (Inclusive of Service Tax)	N/A

Seamen Visa

X1 Visa is issued to those who have to study in China for more than 180 days.

X2 Visa is issued to those who have to study in China for up to 180 days.

Original passport having at least 6 months of validity with minimum 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page. For multiple-visa application, the validity of the passports should be more than the validity of visa plus the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, then validity of the passport should be minimum 7 months.

One complete Visa Application Form. Fill an Online Application Form from the link //www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml, print it out and sign it. In case, if the applicant is a person is having limited capacity for civil conduct, it should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled by any reliable travel / visa agent, the applicant's signature and the stamp of the agent are essential.

For applicants of "X1 Visa": Original and photocopy of "Visa Application for Study in China" (Form JW201 or Form JW202) along with original and photocopy of admission letter issued by institutes of China

For applicants of "X2 Visa": Original and photocopy of admission notice issued by the concerned institute in China

One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (no cap or glass) against a plain background.

A cover letter by the person along with all details like place to visit, name, address, contact number and concerned institute (school/college) details.

Proof of legal and residence status

The applicant from a third country has to provide a valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India along with its copy. If the applicant from a third country is living in India with a short-term visa, a note (with details like his name, passport number, occupation, purpose to visit China & duration of stay) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his own country is asked.

Child from Chinese descent born either in China or in India applying for a Chinese visa for the first time has to produce a Birth Certificate with his / her parents' names on it. Also submit the original certificate for denial of Chinese nationality and its copy, and the statement written by his / her parents or guardian is required.

Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by the concerned study institute in China

Ordinary passport holders have to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)

Different kinds of visas will be issued as per applicants' identities, reasons and activities.

A letter of invitation should be submitted may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may ask the applicant for submitting the original of the invitation letter.

A letter of invitation may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may ask the applicant for submitting the original of the invitation letter. Invitation letter issuer from China should also provide a copy of his/her Chinese ID.

A personal interview with the applicant may be asked by a consular officer and only he can decide on the issue of the visa and its validity

Its processing time can take 4 working days

Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days

Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee is collected for the Chinese Embassy by VFS

2. Application Service Fee is charged by the Center, which is non-refundable

3. The total amount has to be paid in Cash

4. If the Applicant wants a Courier Delivery Service of his processed application, he has to pay the total in advance at the time of application submission

5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted before 11:00 am and can be picked up after 2:00 pm at the next working day

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Single (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 3900	N/A
Single (Urgent nextÂ Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 5700	N/A
Double (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 5850	N/A
Double (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 7650	N/A
Multiple 6 months (Normal 4 days)	Rs. 7800	N/A
Multiple 6 months (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 9600	N/A
Multiple 1 year (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 11700	N/A
Multiple 1 year (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 13500	N/A
Group Visa per Person (Normal 4 Days)	Rs. 2400	N/A
Group Visa per Person (Urgent next Day or in 3 Days)	Rs. 4200	N/A
VFS Application Service Fees: Regular Service	Rs. 621 (Inclusive of Service Tax)	N/A
VFS Application Service Fees: Express Service (Next working day collection)	Rs. 790 (Inclusive of Service Tax)	N/A

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit. Apart from the office details, this section also includes the contact information and timings (for the visits).

New Delhi

Name:Embassy of the People’s Republic of China
Address:50-D, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
City:New Delhi - 110 021
Country:India
Telephone:2611 2345 / 2688 5486 / 2611 6682 , (Visa Section - 2467 5559 )
Fax:2688 5486
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:0900 to 1230 hrs & 1500 to 1730 hrs.
Visa Timings:1030 to 1130 hrs (Mon to Fri)
Email:chinaemb_in@mfa.gov.cn
Territory Jurisdiction:Visa is handled for National Capital Territories of Delhi, States of Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Collection Timings:1030 to 1130 hrs (Mon to Fri)

New Delhi

Name:Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)
Address:2nd Floor Southern Park,D-2, Saket District Center, Behind IFFCO Sadan
City:New Delhi- 110017
Country:India
Telephone:011- 41095601 / 41095602
Fax:011- 41095603
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:0900 to 1600 hrs
Visa Timings:0900 to 1400 hrs (Normal Cases), 0900 to 1100 hrs (Travel Agent or representative), 0900 to 1200 hrs (Individual Applicants)
Email:delhicentre@visaforchina.org
Notes:For next working day Express Service, you will have to submit your application before 11 AM, and pick up your visa after 2 PM next working day afternoon.
Territory Jurisdiction:Visa is handled for National Capital Territories of Delhi, States of Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Collection Timings:0900 to 1400 hrs (Normal Cases), 1500 to 1700 hrs (Express Cases)

Mumbai

Name:Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China
Address:11th Floor, Nariman Bhavan, 227,Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point
City:Mumbai - 400 021
Country:India
Telephone:022- 6632 4303 / 4 / 5 / 6
Fax:022- 6632 4302
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:0900 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings:0900 to 1200 hrs (Mon to Fri)
Email:chinacon@bom5.vsnl.net.in, bombay@mofcom.gov.cn (Commercial Office), chinaconsul_mum_in@mfa.gov.cn
Territory Jurisdiction:Visa is handled for Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
Website://mumbai.china-consulate.org , //mumbai.chineseconsulate.org
Collection Timings:0900 to 1200 hrs (Mon to Fri)

Mumbai

Name:Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)
Address:1st Floor, Express Towers, Nariman Point
City:Mumbai - 400 021
Country:India
Telephone:022- 2285 5271
Fax:022- 2285 3923
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:0900 to 1600 hrs
Visa Timings:0900 to 1400 hrs
Email:mumbaicentre@visaforchina.org
Notes:For next working day Express Service, you will have to submit your application before 11:00 AM, and pick up your visa after 2:00 PM next working day afternoon.
Territory Jurisdiction:Visa is handled for Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Collection Timings:1400 to 1700 hrs

Kolkata

Name:Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Kolkata
Address:EC-72, Sector I, Salt Lake City
City:Kolkata- 700064
Country:India
Telephone:033- 4004 5211 , 4004 8169 , 4004 5208 , 4004 5203
Fax:033- 4004 8168
Visa Timings:1000 to 1230 hrs. (Mon to Fri, except public holidays)
Email:chinaconsul_kkt@mfa.gov.cn,consulate_kkt@mfa.gov.cn
Notes:The Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Kolkata accepts visa applications from 5th May 2008, the Consular District covers the States of West Bengal, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar.
Territory Jurisdiction:Visa is handled for Bihar, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Jharkhand & Orissa.

Kolkata

Name:Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)
Address:BIPI Building Omega (Ground Floor), Bengal Intelligent Park, Block EP & GP, Sector V, Bidhan Nagar
City:Kolkata - 700 091
Country:India
Telephone:033-40010210
Fax:033-40010207
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:0900 to 1700 hrs.
Visa Timings:0900 to 1400 hrs (Normal Cases), 0900 to 1100 hrs (Express Cases)
Email:kolkatacentre@visaforchina.org
Collection Timings:0900 to 1700 hrs.

In this section, you can download the visa forms for the destination country according to your requirement and purpose of the tour. However, one must note that submission / acceptation of forms will subject to the visa rules and regulations of the specific country.

Tourist Visa ("L" Visa)

Tourist Visa ("L" Visa) Form