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 Visa Application Form of People's Republic of China (Form V2011A)
 Visa Application Form of People's Republic of China (Form V2011B)


Ambassador: Mr. Zhang Yan
Address: 50-D, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021, India
Tel: +91-11-26112345 
Fax: +91-11-26885486
Office Hours:
09:00-12:30, 15:00-17:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Email: chinaemb_in@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/

Visa Office (for Diplomatic/Service/Courtesy Visa, Hong Kong Visa, Macau Visa)
Address: Gate No.4, Chinese Embassy, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021, India
Tel: +91-11-24675559 (Manned Service between 09:00-12:30, 15:00-17:30 in working days)
        +91-11-24674673 (Automatic Answer Service)
Fax: +91-11-26111105
Office Hours: 10:30 -11:30, Monday-Friday (except public holidays of India & China)

 Consular Districts of Chinese Consulates in India

Consulate General Consular Jurisdiction
Embassy of China in New Delhi Except Consular Districts of Chinese Consulate in Mumbai & Chinese Consulate in Kolkata.
Consulate General of China in Mumbai Maharashtra State, Karnataka State
Consulate General of China in Kolkata State of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal

 Importance Notice on Chinese Visa Application  (CVASC) 
The Chinese Visa Application Service Centers (CVASC) in New Delhi and Mumbai have been in operation. Ordinary passport holders who apply for China visa should submit visa applications to CVASC. The visa applications from travel agencies or visa agencies also need to be submitted to CVASC in New Delhi or Mumbai. However, applicants from the State of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal still apply at the Chinese consulate in Kolkata;  

The following applicants need directly submit applications to Chinese embassy or consulates in India:
1) Diplomatic / Service (Official) Passport Holders and Important Official Delegations.
2) Visa Application of media persons and journalists (please contact the Press Office of embassy in advance, Tel: +91-11-2688 1249)
3) Applicants who need to apply for Hong Kong Visa or Macau Visa.
4) Notarization and Authentication
5) Application of Passport, Travel Documents, Hong Kong SAR Entry Permit from Chinese

 Basic Information of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC)
CVASC is a business organization managed by VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. It is neither part of embassy nor subordinate of visa office. The center doesn't take part in examination and approval of visa application.

Address: 1st Floor, Commercial Tower, Le Meridian Hotel, Raisina Road, New Delhi
Tel: +91-11-4356 5225, 4300 7563
Fax: +91-11-4356 5229
Email: delhicentre@visaforchina.org
Website: http://www.visaforchina.in 

Office Hours: Monday-Friday (except public holidays of China and India)
Application Time:
Normal Cases: 09:00 - 14:00
Express Cases: 09:00-11:00 (Travel Agent or representative)
                              09:00-12:00 (Individual Applicants)

Payment and Passport Collection Time:  
09:00 - 14:00 (Normal Cases)
15:00 - 17:00 (Expressl Cases)

Note: An applicant may submit his or her visa application to CVASC in person or entrust someone or a travel agent to submit on his or her behalf. You may book in advance via the Centre's website for submission. You may be required to go to the Chinese Embassy or the Chinese Consulate General for an interview if the Chinese Embassy or the Chinese Consulate General deems it necessary.

 Requirements for China Visa Application  
Different Types of China Visa Purpose

Tourist Visa (L)

L Visa is issued to a foreign citizen who comes to China for tourist purpose, family visit or other personal affairs.

Business Visa (F)

F Visa is issued to a foreign citizen who is invited to China for visit, research, lecture, business, exchanges in the fields of science, technology, education, culture and sports, or attending various kinds of trade fairs or exhibitions, or short-term study, intern practice, for a period of no more than 6 months.

Student Visa (X)

X Visa is issued to a foreign citizen who comes to China for the purpose of study for a period of six or more months. A foreign citizen who is to study in China for less than six months should apply for a business visa (F).

Work Visa (Z)

Z Visa is issued to a foreign citizen who is to take up a post or employment in China and his or her accompanying family members, or to give commercial performances in China.

Transit Visa (G)

G Visa is issued to a foreign citizen who is to transit through China on his or her way to a third country (or region).

Hong Kong Visa Indian citizens holding valid passports are exempt from Hong Kong Visa/Entry Permit if they enter Hong Kong for transit, business or sightseeing and stay in Hong Kong for less than 14 days.
Macao Visa Indian citizens are exempt from Macao Visa if they stay in Macao for less than 30 days.


Visa Fees
1. Regular Visa Fee per Person

Visa Types Indian Citizens American Citizens Citizens of Other Countries
Single-Entry Visa RS. 2,000 RS. 6,300 RS. 1,700
Double-Entry Visa RS. 2,000 RS. 6,300 RS. 2,500
Multi-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity RS. 3,000 RS. 6,300 RS. 3,400
Multi-Entry Visa with 12-month Validity RS. 6,000 RS. 6,300 RS. 5,100
Extra fee for next working day collection RS. 900 RS. 900 RS. 900

2. Application Service Fee by the Center

Regular Service RS. 610 (inclusive of Service Tax)
Express Service (next working day collection) RS. 775 (inclusive of Service Tax)
Note: 1. Application Service Fees are non-refundable.
2. For Express Service (next working day collection), you will have to submit your application before 11:00, and pick up your visa after 14:00 in the next working day.

 Please contact Embassy of India in China if Indians are in difficulties there.

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