Indian visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Chinese passport holders visiting India for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter India for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | India e-visa for Chinese citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | India visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
India tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in India.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from India.
If you are looking for India visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of India nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of India in Beijing, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 45 minutes)
- Shanghai: The Consulate of India in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 45 minutes)
- Guangzhou: The Consulate General of India in Guangzhou, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 45 minutes)
- Hong Kong: The Consulate General of India in Hong Kong, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 45 minutes)
India visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest India diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to India from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 295,856 | N/A |
| 2009 | 276,132 | -6.67% |
| 2010 | 267,679 | -3.06% |
| 2011 | 270,497 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 284,585 | 5.21% |
| 2013 | 276,132 | -2.97% |
| 2014 | 290,221 | 5.10% |
| 2015 | 276,132 | -4.85% |
| 2016 | 278,950 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 247,235 | -11.37% |
| 2018 | 281,768 | 13.97% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
India & China comparison
India's area is approximately 2,973,190 km2 (1,147,954 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 3.16 times bigger than India.
As of April 2024, India's population is ~1.4 billion people - 27,124,668 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted India & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| India | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 1,434,652,558 | 1,461,777,226 | 27.1 million fewer people live in India than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 186 | 276 | India has 90 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 28 | 37 | India passport holders visit 9 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 466 | 344 | Indian hosts 122 more foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to India in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting India in 2018 was approximately 281,768.
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