🇨🇳 China visa requirements for Indian citizens
Yes — Indian citizens need a visa to enter China, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for India passport holders
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to China. Applications generally go through a China embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official China immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Indian passport ranks #146 worldwide, opening 58 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (27 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). China is not among them — it is one of the 93 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Chinese citizens traveling to India face the same requirement (visa required).
Across Eastern Asia as a whole, 2 of 8 destinations are open to Indian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About China
- Capital
- Beijing
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (¥)
- Languages
- Chinese
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Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for China?
Yes — Indian citizens need a visa to enter China, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in China?
The currency in China is the Chinese yuan (¥). The capital city is Beijing.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Indian citizens traveling to China. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the China embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.