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 Visa Application Form of PRC
 Supplementary Visa Application Form of PRC


Ambassador: Mr. Zhang Yan
Address: 50-D, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021
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/

 Consular Office 
Address: Gate No.3, Chinese Embassy, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021
Tel: +91-11-24675259
Fax: +91-11-26111105
Office Hours: 10:30 -11:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)

 Consular Districts of the Embassy/Consulates
Consulate General Consular Jurisdiction
The Embassy in New Delhi Except Consular Districts of the Consulate in Mumbai & the Consulate in Kolkata.
The Consulate General in Mumbai Maharashtra, Karnataka
The consulate General in Kolkata Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal

 Notice on Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) 
The CVASC in New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata have been in operation. Applications to mainland China from all ordinary passport holders should be submitted to CVASC. 

The following applicants need directly submit applications to the embassy or consulates in India:
1) Diplomatic / Service (Official) Passport Holders and Important Official Delegations.
2) Application of media employees and journalists (please contact the Press Office of embassy in advance, Tel: +91-11-2688 1249, Fax: +91-11-2688 2024)
3) Applicants who need to apply for Hong Kong or Macao Visa.
4) Notarization and Authentication
5) Application of Passport, Travel Documents, Hong Kong SAR Entry Permit from Chinese

 Basic Information of the CVASC

Address: 1st Floor, Commercial Tower, Le Meridian Hotel, Raisina Road, New Delhi, 110001
Tel: +91-11-4356 5225, 4300 7563
Fax: +91-11-4356 5229
Email: delhicentre@visaforchina.org
Website: http://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/ 

Office Hours: Monday-Friday (except holidays)
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 application to CVASC in person or entrust someone or a travel agent to submit on his or her behalf. Online appointment via the Centre's website for submission is required. You may be required to go to the Embassy or the Consulate General for an interview if the the Embassy or the Consulate General deems it necessary.

 Requirements for Application 
Types Purpose

Tourist Visa (L)

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

Business Visa (F)

It is issued to a foreign citizen who is invited 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)

It is issued to a foreign citizen who comes for the purpose of study for a period of six or more months. A foreign citizen who is to study in PRC for less than six months should apply for a business F.

Work Visa (Z)

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

Transit Visa (G)

It 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/Macao Indian citizens holding valid passports are exempt from Visa/Entry Permit to Hong Kong for less than 14 days, and Macao for less than 30 days.

 Fees
1. Regular Fee per Person
Types Indian Citizens American Citizens Citizens of Other Countries
Single-Entry RS. 3,000 RS. 7,500 RS. 2,000
Double-Entry RS. 4,500 RS. 7,500 RS. 3,000
Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity RS. 6,000 RS. 7,500 RS. 4,000
Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity RS. 9,000 RS. 7,500 RS. 6,000
Group Visa RS. 2,400
Hong Kong/Macao Visa RS. 1,500 RS. 1,500 RS. 1,500

2. Extra Fee for Express Service 

Express Service (the 2nd working day collection) RS. 1,400

3. Application Service Fee by the Center
Regular Service (the 4th working day collection) RS. 621 (inclusive of Service Tax)
Express Service (the 2nd working day collection) RS. 790 (inclusive of Service Tax)
Note: 1. The total amount of the fees = visa fees + application service fees
2. Application Service Fees are non-refundable.
3. CVASC does not provide urgent service for ordinary applications. it is available at the embassy in New Delhi for passport holders other than ordinary passport.
4. For Express Service (next working day collection), you will have to submit your application before 11:00, and pick it up after 15:00 the next working day.

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