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Notice on the Requirements for Chinese Visa Application
2024-08-22 18:20

Update August, 2024

In order to further facilitate the applicants in India to apply Chinese visa, the updated requirements for Chinese visa application are notified as follows.

1.Application Proceduresand Attention

1.1Chinese visa applications processedin accordance with respective consular jurisdiction area in principle.

For applicants who reside inBihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chattisgarh, and West Bengal, their visa applicationsare processed by Chinese Consulate-General in Kolkata. For applicantswho reside in Maharashtra or Karnataka, their visa applications are processed by Chinese Consulate-General in Mumbai. For applicants who reside in areas other than those mentioned above, their visa applications are processed by Chinese Embassy in India.

1.2 Regular visa applicationsubmittedthrough Chinese Visa Application Service Center.

For applicantsin jurisdiction areaof Chinese Consulate-General in Kolkata , please visit the website of Kolkata Chinese Visa Application Service Center (https://www.visaforchina.cn/CCU2_EN/), fill out visa application form, then submit the applicationform and documents(please checkPart 2 for documentsrequirements)as well asretain ten fingerprintsas required (please view the detail in the part below for Fingerprint collectionexemptionat Chinese Visa Application Service Center, which will be sent to Chinese Consulate-General in Kolkata for further processing. Starting from November 2023, the requirement for appointment has been removed and applicants can directly submit application documents at the Visa Center on any working day; please see more information of the due time limit through logging on the website https://www.visaforchina.cn/CCU2_EN/.The Visa Center will accept thevisa applications that meet the application requirements on the same day.

1.3 Fingerprint collectionexemption convenience available to certain applicants.

The followingapplicants can be exemptedfrom fingerprints collection:applicants under the age of 14 or over the age of 70; or applicants alreadyhadfingerprints collectedwithin thepastfiveyears at Chinese Consulate-General inKolkataorChinese Visa Application Service Centerin Kolkatausing the same passport; or with allfingers mutilated or uncollectible. Starting from August 2023, temporary measure of fingerprints collection exemption for certain applicants has been implemented (As to the expiration of the temporary measure, please refer to Consulates relevant notice): applicants eligible for single or double-entry visas for business (M Category), tourism (L Category), short-term family visit to Chinese citizens (Q2 Category), transit(G Category), and crew (C Category)purposes are exempted from fingerprints collection.

1.4 Processing period for qualified application fixed.

Applicants can choose the type of counter service by themselves. For qualified visa applications, the processing period by the Consulate is usually 6 working days (for regular application) and 3 working days (for express application). VIP service is a third party service offered by the Visa Center. The content of the VIP service is subject to the Visa Center, and is NOT related to the issuance of visas by the Consulate or the processing time.

1.5 Fee charges for visas clarified.

Fee charges for visas by the Consulate include visa fees and express fees, please refer to the notice of Fee Charges for Visas & Consular Services2024 Renewedthrough the Consulate's Chinese website http://kolkata.china-consulate.gov.cn/lsqw/202401/t20240123_11231492.htm,  or English website http://kolkata.china-consulate.gov.cn/eng/lsqw/202401/t20240123_11231495.htm. For any other fees incurred, they will be charged for services by the visa center or agency.

1.6 Diplomatic or official applicationssubmitted to consular section.

Diplomatic, officialand courtesy visaapplications are exemptedfrom fingerprintscollection. Pleasefill out the visa application form online(https://bio.visaforchina.org/DEL2_EN/)andsubmitapplication form and required documents such as verbal note, as well as original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passports data page and the photo page if it is separate, one color passport phototo the Consular SectionofChinese Consulate-General in Kolkata.For relevant questions, please directly contact the Consular Section of Chinese Consulate-General in Kolkata (Contact details in Part IV of this notice).

1.7 Foreign nationals who dont need applyingvisa

(1) Subject to mutual visa exemption agreements;

(2) Holding valid permanent resident permit ID card;

(3) Holding valid residence permits;

(4) Holding valid APEC business travel cards and APEC virtual cards;

(5) Underthe 24/72/144-hour Transit Visa Exemption Program. Please refer to the notice of Visa-Free Transit Policies for Foreign Nationals issued by National Immigration Administration of China, through its Chinese website https://www.nia.gov.cn/n741440/n741577/c1659077/content.htmlorEnglish website https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147463/c156086/content.html.

2. Material Requirements

2.1General Documents

(1) Chinese Visa Application Formand Confirmation Page of Online Visa Application.

(2) Original passportstill valid for at least 6 months,with 2 or more blank visa pages,and the photocopy of passport information pagesand expired passports within 5 years. If the name recorded in the new passport does not correspond to that in the original passport, the original and copy of document certifying the change of name issued by the relevant official must also be provided.

(3) Two recently-taken color passport photos (full face, front view and bare headsize: 48mm×33mmwithin 6 months).

(4) Original and photocopy of the proof of legal stay, residence, employment or study statusor valid visa (applicable to applicants of non-Indiancitizens).

(5) Copy of the most recently obtained Chinese visa (if any).

2.2 Category Documents

In addition to the generaldocuments in 2.1, the following supporting documents for respective visa categoriesmust be submitted:

Visa 

Categories

Description of Visa

Supporting Documents

C

Issued to foreign crewmembers

of international transportation,

including aircraft, trains andships,or motor vehicle driver engaged

in cross-border transport activities,or totheaccompanying family members of the crew members ofthe above-mentioned ships.

Guarantee Letter from foreign

transport company.

D

Issued to those who intend to

reside in Chinapermanently.

Original and photocopy of the

Confirmation Form for Foreigner

Permanent Residence Status issuedbythe Ministry of Public Security of China.

F

Issued to those who intend togo to China for exchanges, visits, 

study tours and other activities.

Invitation Letter issued by relevant entity or individual in China.

G

Issued to those who intend to

transit throughChina.

Onward air (train or ship)

ticket with confirmed date and

seatto the destination country or region.

J1

Issued to resident journalists of

foreign news organizations stationed

in China. The intended duration  of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

Visa Notification Letter issued by theInformation Department of theMinistry of Foreign Affairs of

China and an official letter issued

by themedia organization for

which the journalist works.

J2

Issued to foreign journalists of

foreign news organizations who

intend togo to China for short-termnews coverage.The intended

duration of stayin China is no

more than 180days.

Visa Notification Letter issued by theInformation Department of the

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or other authorized units in China andan official letter issued by the media organization forwhich the journalist works.

L

Issued to those who intend to tour and have sight seeing in China.

Tour Itinerary; hotel order; airline ticket order; bank account deposit proof (no less than 1 Lakh  Rupees).

M

Issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade

activities.

Documents on the commercial

activityissued by a trade partner

in China, ortrade fair invitation

or other invitationletters issued

by relevant entity or individual;

copy of business license of invitationparty; copy of front and back sideof the inviters ID card, or the legalrepresentatives ID card.

Q1

Issued to the family membersof

Chinese citizensorforeigners

with Chinese permanent residence

permit, intending to go to China for

family reunion.The intended 

duration ofstay in China exceeds

180 days.

Family membersrefers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses

of sons or daughters, brothers,

sisters, grandparents, grandsons, 

granddaughters and parents-in-law. 

(1) Invitation Letter issued by

Chinese citizen or foreign citizen with Chinese permanent residencepermit.

(2) Photocopy of Chinese ID cardof the inviting individual or foreign passportand permanent residence permit.

(3) Original and photocopy of

certification (marriage certificate,

birth certificateetc.) showing the

relationship of family members   between applicant and inviting    individual.

Q2

Issued to the relativesof Chinese citizens or foreigners with permanent residencepermit, intending to go

to China forfamily visit. The intended duration of stayin China is nomore than 180 days.

(1) Invitation Letter issued by a

Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen

with Chinese permanent residence permit

(2) Photocopy of Chinese ID card

or foreign passport and permanent

residence permit of the inviting

Individual.

(3) Original photocopy of relative certification showing the relationship of family membersbetween applicantand inviting individual.

R

Issued to high-leveltalents.

Confirmation Letter for High Level

Foreign Talents.

S1

Issued to thefamily members   who intend to go to China to    visit the foreigners working or   

studying in China, or to those   who intend to go to China for 

otherprivate affairs. The intendedduration ofstay in China exceeds

180 days.

Family members refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughtersunder the age of 18, parents-in-law.

(1) Invitation Letter from the

inviting individual.

(2) Photocopy of the inviting

Individuals passport and residence

permit.

(3) Original and photocopy of

certification (marriage certificate,

birth certificateetc.and kinship   attestation issued by Chinese     Embassy or Consulate-General)   showing therelationship betweenapplicant and inviting individual.

S2

Issued to family members who intendto visit foreigners working or 

studying in China, or tothose who intend to go to China for other

private matters. The intended durationofstay in China is no more than   180 days.

Family members refersto spouses,parents, sons,daughters, spouses of

sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, 

grandparents, grandsons, 

granddaughters and parents-in-law.

(1)Invitation Letter issued by the

inviting individual.

(2)Photocopy of the inviting     individualspassport and residence

permit.

(3)Original and photocopy of    certification (marriage certificate,   birth certificateetc.and kinship   attestation issued by Chinese     Embassy or Consulate-General)   showing the relationshipbetween the applicant and the inviting    individual.

For private affairs, documentation

identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as

required by consular officers.

X1

Issued to those who intend to 

study in Chinafor a period of 

more than 180 days.

(1) Original and photocopy of the

Admission Letter issued by aschoolor other entities in China.

(2) Original and photocopy of VisaApplication for Study in China

(Form JW201 or Form JW202).

X2

Issued to those who intend to

study in Chinafor a period of nomorethan 180 days.

Originaland photocopy of Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China.

Z

Issued to those who intend to work in China.

Valid Notice for Foreigners Work Permit”

2.3 Relevant Reminder

(1) The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the applicantmaybe requiredto submit the original invitation letter.The invitation letter should containfollowing information:information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.); information on the visit, such aspurpose of visit, place(s) of intended residence, intendedduration of residence, intended arrival and departure dates, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity orindividual, financial source for expenditures; information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature oflegal representative or the inviting individual, etc.)

(2) The applicantmay be requiredto provide other supportingdocuments, or require an interview with the applicant.In light of specific conditions of the applicant, the issuance of visa and its validity, duration of stay andnumber of entries will be decided.

(3) Application documents are irrevocable after the visa application has been submitted to the Consulate(except for humanitarian or force majeure factors). Visa applications that are returned are irrevocable; If applicants need to travel to China urgently, please re-submit visa application.

3. Contact Information of Chinese Visa Application Service Centers

3.1 Chinese Visa Application Service CenterIn New Delhi

Address: Concourse Floor, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Connaught Place, New Delhi -110001 India.

Office Hour: Normal application submission, weekdays 9:00- 15:00; visa collection of normal application, weekdays 14:30 - 17:00. Express application submission, weekdays 9:00 - 12:00; visa collection of express application, weekdays 14:30 - 17:00.

Tel91-9999036735 (Weekdays 9:00 - 14:00, 15:00 - 17:00).

E-maildelhicentre@visaforchina.org

3.2 Chinese Visa Application Service CenterInKolkata

Address: BIPI Building Omega, Ground Floor, Bengal Intelligent Park, Block EP & GP, Sector V, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata,India.

Office Hour: application submission, weekdays 9:00 - 12:00; visa collection , weekdays 14:00 - 16:00.

Tel91-03340010210(Weekdays 9:00 -17:00).

E-mailkolkatacentre@visaforchina.org

3.3 Chinese Visa Application Service CenterInMumbai

Address: 8th Floor, Mafatlal Center, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021.

Office Hour: application submission, weekdays 8:00 - 14:00; visa collection , weekdays 14:00 -17:00.

Tel91-22-22855271(Weekdays 9:00 - 17:00).

E-mailmumbaicentre@visaforchina.org

4. Contact Information of Consular Section of Chinese Embassy and Consulate-General

4.1 Chinese Embassy In India

Address: Gate No. 4, Chinese Embassy, Nayaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021.

E-mail: new-delhi@csm.mfa.gov.cn

Tel91-11-24675259(Weekdays9:00-12:30, 14:30-17:30).

Fax91-11-26111105.

4.2Chinese Consulate-General in Kolkata

Address: EC-72, Sector I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700064.

E-mail: consulate_kkt@mfa.gov.cn

Tel: 91-33-23377712 (Weekdays 09:30-12:30,15:00-18:00).

Fax91-33-40045201

4.3Chinese Consulate-General in Mumbai

Address: 11thFloor,NarimanBhavan,NarimanPoint,

Mumbai400021,India.

E-mail: mumbai@csm.mfa.gov.cn

Tel:91-22-66324305ext 12Weekdays10:00-13:00,15:00-17:00.

Fax91-22-66324302.

5. Interpretation of Notice

This notice is interpreted by Chinese Consulate-General in Kolkata. In the event of any inconsistency between the previously released information and this notice, this notice shall prevail.

                                               Chinese Consulate-General in Kolkata

                                                 August 22nd, 2024


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