VisaBuddy / India passport / China
🇮🇳 Do Indian citizens need a visa for China?
India citizens need a visa to visit China, and it must usually be arranged before you travel.
Visa required
India → China
RequirementVisa required
Details24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China, allows domestic travel through different airports.[Note 1] Due to border disputes, Chinese embassy and consulate generals only issue stapled visas for Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh citizenships, and prohibit officiers of Arunachal Pradesh to apply visas, however Indian government doesn't recognize stapled visas as valid travel documents for departure, which caused conflicts regarding athletes.[133][134]
What to doYou need to get a visa in advance, usually from the embassy, consulate, or an authorised visa centre, before you travel.
Requirements
- Apply in advance at the embassy, consulate, or an authorised visa centre.
- Typical documents: passport, application form, photos, itinerary, proof of funds, accommodation.
- Some visas need an invitation letter, travel insurance, or biometrics.
- Processing can take days to weeks, so apply well ahead of travel.
Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)
Where else can India passport holders go?
🇹🇠Thailand🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇯🇵 Japan🇫🇷 France🇸🇬 Singapore🇲🇾 Malaysia🇹🇷 Turkey🇮🇩 Indonesia🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇦🇺 Australia🇨🇦 Canada🇩🇪 Germany🇵🇹 Portugal🇬🇷 Greece🇻🇳 Vietnam🇶🇦 Qatar🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
All destinations for India passport holders
Visiting China from other countries
🇺🇸 United States🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇳🇬 Nigeria🇵🇠Philippines🇵🇰 Pakistan🇧🇷 Brazil🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇨🇦 Canada🇦🇺 Australia
Visa information is indicative. Always confirm with the official embassy before you travel.