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Where to apply for a Chinese visa in India
Since 26 October 2026 the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi and the Consulate General in Mumbai take visa applications themselves, after an online review; the Kolkata consulate's district applies at the Embassy for now.
Since 26 October 2026 the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi and the Consulate General in Mumbai take visa applications themselves.
- “As of October 26, 2026, the Chinese Embassy in India and the Chinese Consulate General in Mumbai will directly accept and process applications for Chinese visas and consular legalization.” (in.china-embassy.gov.cn, read 1 Nov 2026)
- On 23 October 2026 the CVASC New Delhi accepted only Express applications (until noon) and said its operations were being ceased; refund details had to be sent by 30 October 2026 (visaforchina.cn, read 1 Nov 2026).
- Visa services for the Kolkata Consulate General's district are handled by the Embassy for the time being (in.china-embassy.gov.cn, read 1 Nov 2026).
Where Chinese visas are handled in India
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Embassy of China in IndiaNew Delhi | Gate No.4, Chinese Embassy, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 | in.china-embassy.gov.cnread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Consulate General of China in MumbaiMumbai | 10th Floor, Nariman Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021, India | in.china-embassy.gov.cnread 1 Nov 2026 |
Book only on the official site: consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee, Indian passport, single entryPrice list dated 22 October 2026 | INR 2,900 | in.china-embassy.gov.cnread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Visa fee, Indian passport, double entryPrice list dated 22 October 2026 | INR 4,400 | in.china-embassy.gov.cnread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Visa fee, Indian passport, six-month multiple entryPrice list dated 22 October 2026 | INR 5,900 | in.china-embassy.gov.cnread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Visa fee, Indian passport, multiple entry of 12 months or morePrice list dated 22 October 2026 | INR 8,800 | in.china-embassy.gov.cnread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Group visa, per applicantPrice list dated 22 October 2026 | INR 1,800 | in.china-embassy.gov.cnread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Visa fee, most third-country passports resident in India, single entry | INR 2,000 | in.china-embassy.gov.cnread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Express processing (collection in four working days), on top of the visa fee | INR 1,800 | in.china-embassy.gov.cnread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Urgent processing (collection in two working days, if applicable), on top of the visa fee | INR 2,700 | in.china-embassy.gov.cnread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Mumbai Consulate General confirms. The Consulate General in Mumbai published the same notice on 22 October 2026. mumbai.china-consulate.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Online form and review first. Applicants fill in the form and upload documents on consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA for online review; no fee is paid at this step. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Submit in person within 30 days. After approval by e-mail, applicants take the passport and documents to the Embassy or Consulate General within 30 days. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Phone appointments only for diplomatic visas. Only applicants for diplomatic, official and courtesy visas book by phone before submitting. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Pay at collection. Fees are paid when collecting the visa on the date on the pick-up slip. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Demand drafts only. The missions accept only bank-printed demand drafts; no cash or cheques. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Agents must show credentials. Applications lodged through a third party or travel agency need the agency's qualification documents and the agent's identity document. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Tourist visa funds. Tourist (L) applicants show six months of personal savings statements with an average monthly balance of at least INR 1 lakh, or a similar deposit certificate. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Non-Indian applicants. Non-Indian citizens must show a valid visa or proof of stay, residence, employment or study in India. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Fingerprints waived for short stays. Until 31 December 2026 short-term visa applicants (stays up to 180 days) give no fingerprints; long stays, residence-permit categories and multiple-entry visas in principle do. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Fingerprint waiver extended. The Embassy's 24 December 2025 notice extended the fingerprint waiver for short-term applicants to 31 December 2026. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. Regular processing takes 7 working days and Express 4, counted from the day after the passport is submitted. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Embassy visa hours. The Embassy takes visa applications 9:00-12:00 and returns passports 15:00-17:30 on weekdays, at Gate No.4, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Mumbai visa hours. The Consulate General in Mumbai takes visa applications 14:30-17:30 and returns passports 10:00-12:30 on weekdays. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- 24-hour direct transit. Among visa-exempt cases the notice lists direct transit through China of up to 24 hours without leaving the port area, with an onward ticket. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
Which office covers where you live
- Apply in your consular district. Applications go to the Embassy or Consulate General for the district where the applicant lives. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Mumbai district. Residents of Maharashtra and Karnataka apply at the Consulate General in Mumbai. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- Online application since 22 Dec 2025. The Chinese Online Visa Application System was launched for India on 22 December 2025. kolkata.china-consulate.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Eastern states go to New Delhi for now. Residents of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal apply at the Embassy for the time being. in.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you hand in the application at the mission yourself (or by post where it allows that), and only the mission decides. Agencies on our India list that name Chinese visas on their own websites. In New Delhi: Destination Experts, MK Travel Services and Skyline Visa and Travel Management; in Pune: Global Getway and Trivocity; in Ahmedabad: Shivansh Consultants; in Chennai: Al-Miraaj International; in Coimbatore: Turas Holidays; in Hyderabad: Mitravisa Consulting; in Kolkata: Kundu Travels; in Mumbai: Prominent Visa Services; in Noida: My Travel Window; in Panaji: Zest Tours & Travels.
FAQ
Where do I apply for a Chinese visa in India?
Since 26 October 2026 the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi and the Consulate General in Mumbai take visa applications themselves, after an online review; the Kolkata consulate's district applies at the Embassy for now. Book on consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA.
Do I need an appointment?
Only applicants for diplomatic, official and courtesy visas book by phone before submitting (in.china-embassy.gov.cn, read 1 Nov 2026).
How much is the Chinese visa fee in India?
Visa fee, Indian passport, single entry: INR 2,900; Visa fee, Indian passport, double entry: INR 4,400; Visa fee, Indian passport, six-month multiple entry: INR 5,900; Visa fee, Indian passport, multiple entry of 12 months or more: INR 8,800.
How long does a Chinese visa take from India?
Regular processing takes 7 working days and Express 4, counted from the day after the passport is submitted (in.china-embassy.gov.cn, read 1 Nov 2026).
Is the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in India still open?
From 26 October 2026 the Chinese Embassy in India and the Consulate General in Mumbai accept and process visa applications themselves (in.china-embassy.gov.cn, read 1 Nov 2026). On 23 October 2026 the CVASC New Delhi accepted only Express applications (until noon) and said its operations were being ceased; refund details had to be sent by 30 October 2026 (visaforchina.cn, read 1 Nov 2026). We found a closure notice only from the New Delhi centre: apply at the Embassy or at the Consulate General in Mumbai.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: in.china-embassy.gov.cn, mumbai.china-consulate.gov.cn, visaforchina.cn and kolkata.china-consulate.gov.cn. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.