China visa for Indian citizens
Visa required
🇮🇳 Indian passport → 🇨🇳 China: yes — a visa arranged in advance.
How it works
You'll need a visa arranged in advance through the embassy or consulate (or an authorised visa centre): application form, passport photos, fee, and often proof of funds, accommodation and onward travel. Start early — processing can take weeks.
Before the airport: run the "Will I board?" checklist for this route →
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Before you travel
Sorting your China trip on the India passport:
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Every destination for the India passport, and everyone who can enter China.
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