The Chinese Embassy in India has announced the launch of
its new online visa application system, set to go live on December 22, 2025.
This digital platform promises faster, hassle-free processing for travelers,
streamlining paperwork and boosting tourism and trade between India and China.
Republic World News18 Mint 中华人民共和国驻印度共和国大使馆
Key Highlights of the Announcement
- Launch
Date: December 22, 2025, as confirmed by Chinese Ambassador to India,
Xu Feihong Republic World News18 Mint.
- Platform:
Applicants can now fill out visa forms and upload required documents
online via the official portal visaforchina.cn 中华人民共和国驻印度共和国大使馆.
- Visa
Categories: The system covers tourist and business visas, both
of which are now fully functional after a five-year suspension following
the 2020 border clashes Republic World News18 Mint The Economic Times.
- Service
Center: The Chinese Visa Application Service Center in New Delhi will
continue to operate Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, to assist
applicants 中华人民共和国驻印度共和国大使馆 The Economic Times.
- Confidence-Building
Measures: The move is part of broader initiatives agreed upon in 2025,
including the resumption of direct commercial flights in October and the
revival of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra pilgrimage Republic World News18 Mint
India Today.
Why This Matters
- Ease
of Access: The online system eliminates the need for physical
paperwork, making the process more convenient for applicants.
- Tourism
Boost: India officially resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese
nationals in November 2025, expanding on a limited reopening earlier in
July. This new system is expected to further encourage travel Republic
World News18 Mint.
- Trade
& Exchanges: By simplifying visa procedures, the initiative aims
to strengthen business ties and people-to-people exchanges between
the two most populous nations Republic World Mint The Economic Times.
- Diplomatic
Significance: The announcement signals a thaw in relations, marking a
step toward rebuilding trust after years of strained ties since the Galwan
Valley clashes in 2020 The Financial Express India Today.
Official Statement
Ambassador Xu Feihong emphasized that the system will allow
applicants to “enjoy the convenience of filling out forms and uploading
application materials online,” underscoring China’s commitment to smoother
bilateral exchanges News18 Mint.
Sources: Republic World News18 Mint The Financial Express 中华人民共和国驻印度共和国大使馆 The
Economic Times India Today
