Last updated 2026-04-27
Tourist visa to China for Indian citizens
Travel purpose:
Tourism
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Allows foreign citizens to visit Mainland China with the purpose of tourism, leisure and sightseeing for an intended duration of stay of 30/60/90 days in group or individually. Holders of a Chinese tourist visa are not allowed to work or study.
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 1 day to 10 years
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
$23 – $68
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Tourist visa
Eligible individuals
Tourist
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 month to 3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$23 – $68
Tourist group visa
Eligible individuals
Member of tourist group
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 3 months
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$23