China Visa for Indians: Types, Official Portal & Documents (2026)

Ways to enter China

• Embassy visa

  Tourist (L) visa

  Fill in the online application, then submit documents as directed by the Chinese embassy or consulate covering your state.

  Official page(official site, opens in a new tab)

Typical documents

Commonly requested items. The official checklist for your visa category always takes priority.

• Passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages
• Online application form confirmation
• Photo meeting Chinese requirements
• Flight and hotel bookings or invitation letter
• Previous Chinese visas, if any

17 listed providers file China tourist applications for Indian passports. Totals below are illustrative sample figures (service + estimated government fee), not quotes. You can also apply yourself on the official portal above.

• TT Services17–40 days · sample₹15,770sample total
• Byevisa12–27 days · sample₹15,770sample total
• Visa2Fly13–29 days · sample₹15,770sample total
• TLScontact20–46 days · sample₹16,190sample total
• iVisa13–31 days · sample₹16,600sample total
• Atlys13–29 days · sample₹16,600sample total

Tips before you apply

• Read the latest embassy notice – the submission process changed on 26 October 2026.
• Check whether you qualify for transit-without-visa rules only on official Chinese sources.
• Keep hotel bookings consistent with your itinerary.

China visa FAQ for Indians