Chinese Embassy in India

Ambassador: Mr. Ma Jialin
Address: 50-D, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021
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/

 Address: Gate No. 4, Chinese Embassy, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021
Tel: +91-11-24675259, 09:30 - 12:30, 15:30 - 17:30
26112343 for consular protection
Fax: +91-11-26111105
Office Hours: 9:30-12:00 & 15:30-17:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
 

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

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) Notarization and Authentication
4) Application of Passport, Travel Documents, Hong Kong SAR Entry Permit from Chinese
 

Address: Concourse Floor, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Connaught Place, New Delhi -110001 India.
Office Hours: Monday to Friday
Normal Service Submission Time: 09:00 to 15:00
Express Service Submission Time: 09:00 to 12:00 (Only the applicants meet the Embassy's requirements)
Collection Time for individuals: 14:30 to 17:00
Collection Time for representatives: 16:00 to 17:00
Normal Service: around 6 working days (expected)
Express Service: around 3 working days (expected)
Tel: 91-9999036735
E-mail: delhicentre@visaforchina.org

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 suggested. You may be required to go to the Embassy or the Consulate General for an interview if the the consular officer deems it necessary.
 

Types	Purpose
Tourist (L)	It is issued for an alien who comes to PRC for sight-seeing.
Business (M)	M is issued to those who intend to visit for commercial and trade activities.
Noncommercial Visit (F)	F is issued for an alien who comes to PRC for non-commercial business activities, such as research, lecture, science and technology exchange visits on invitation.
Employment/Work (Z)	It is issued for applicants going to PRC for employment or work.
Student (X)	It is issued for an alien who comes to PRC for study.
Private Visit (S)	It is issued to family members who intend to visit the foreigners with Z or X in PRC, or to those who intend to go to PRC for other private affairs.
Family Reunion (Q)	It is issued to family members of Chinese citizens or foreigners with permanent residence in PRC.
Transit (G)	It is issued for applicants going to PRC for transit to another country/region.
Hong Kong SAR & Macao SAR Visas	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.

Types/Countries	Single Entry	Double Entry	6-month Multi-Entry	12-month Multi-Entry
India	2,900	4,400	5,900	8,800
The US	11,500
The US (J-type)	14,200
Canadian	3,900
Argentina	7,700
Brazil	7,100
Israel	1,400
Panama	3,200
Other Countries	2,000	3,000	4,100	6,100

Note: Extra express service fee: 1,800 / 2700 Rupees.
 

Note:
1. The CVASC accepts Cash and Demand Draft.
2. For Express Service (third working day collection), you will have to submit your application before 11:00, and pick it up after 15:00 on the next working day.
 

Festival	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 1	Monday
Chinese New Year	February 12 - 16	Monday - Friday
Holi Festival	March 25	Monday
International Workers Day	May 1 - 3	Wednesday - Friday
Mid-Autumn Day	September 16 - 17	Monday - Tuesday
Chinese National Day	October 1 - 7	Tuesday - Monday
Diwali Festival	October 31	Thursday

Festival	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 1	Monday
Republic Day	January 26	Friday
Chinese New Year	February 12 - 16	Monday - Friday
Holi Festival	March 25	Monday
International Workers Day	May 1 - 3	Wednesday - Friday
Independence Day	August 15	Thursday
Mid-Autumn Day	September 16 - 17	Monday - Tuesday
Chinese National Day	October 1 - 7	Tuesday - Monday
Diwali Festival	October 31	Thursday
Christmas Day	December 25	Wednesday

 
Capital: The capital city is New Delhi, which is the second largest city in India after Mumbai.

Language: Both Hindi and English are the two official language of India, so there should be no language barrier for tourists from English-speaking countries.

Geography: India is located on the South Asian subcontinent, bordering Arabian Sea in the west, Indian Ocean in the south, Bangladesh in the east, and China, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan in the north. It covers a territory of 2.98 million square km, ranking seventh in the world.

Population: As of April 2023, the population of India is 14.16 billion, making it the most populous country in the world.

Religion: Major religions include Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, etc. About 80.5% of its population believe in Hinduism, followed by 12% Islam, 2.3% Christianity, and 1.9% Sikhism.

Top things to do: India, one of the four ancient civilizations, boast profound history and rich culture, offering countless must-see attractions that you can't miss. Your India tours should definitely cover the following highlights.
1. Taj Mahal, a symbol of India and one of the Seven Wonders of the World
2. Agra Fort, the imperial palace of the Mughal Empire
3. The Ganges River, the mother river of India
4. Hawa Mahal, also the Palace of the Winds, a landmark of the “Pink City” Jaipur
5. Amber Fort, the oldest palace of ancient India
6. Meherangarh Fort, best known attractions in Jodhpur
7. Red Fort in Delhi, a palace during the Mughal Empire era
8. Humayun's Tomb, the earliest surviving building of the Mughal period 

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

 Recommended tours: 
China Tours from India
China Tour from Delhi India
China Tour from Mumbai India

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