Last updated 20 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Visa exemption for cruise ship visitors in China for Indian citizens
Visa-free entry
Visa exemption for cruise ship visitors — what you need to know
Allows tour groups to enter through one of 13 coastal cruise ports in China and stay for up to 15 days in select provinces in the country. All foreign tourist groups under this circumstance are obliged to continue their journey to the next scheduled port and depart from China by the same cruise ship as scheduled.
Eligible individuals:
- Member of tourist group
How does this visa work?
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Official visa information
English international
Type of visa
Visa exemption
Category
Visa free