CHINA INSTRUCTIONS FOR VISA APPLICANTS :

Businees visa

Business Visas shall be granted to those who wish to visit India for the purpose of trade, short-term project work and business related activities. Following

categories of Business visas are issued:

(a) Six months Multiple Entry Business Visa: can be granted on a letter of invitation from a “Recognized Indian Organization" i.e. from recognized Chambers of Commerce or industry associations or other trade bodies, public sector undertakings, government-approved joint ventures, liaison offices or private sector companies who are members of a recognized chamber of commerce or industry association or other trade body, along with a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Indian Company or Pan Card in the name of company or small scale registration certificate or shops and establishment certificate issued by the local State Government and a Guarantee letter from the Chinese company.

Note: Applicants issued 6 month Multiple Entry Business visa shall not stay for more than 90 days on each visit.

(b) 2 months Single Entry Business Visa: can be granted on producing a letter of request from a “duly authorized Chinese organization" i.e. from Ministries and Commissions of the State Council, the Governments of all Provinces, Autonomous Regions and Municipalities directly under the Central Government, Foreign Offices and Bureaus of Economy and Commerce there under, Departments and Units recognized by the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China and CCPIT along with a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Indian Company or Pan Card in the name of the company or small scale registration certificate or shops and establishment certificate issued by the local State Government and a Guarantee letter from the Chinese company.

employ visa

(A) 3 months Single Entry Employment Visa for opening Representative Office in India: can be granted on presentation of a letter of approval issued by the Government of India for opening the office with a copy of terms and conditions thereof to Chinese nationals visiting India as Head and Deputy Head of a representative office of a Company or Organization.

(B) 3 months Single Entry Employment Visa for employment including for contracted projects: can be granted on production of approval letter by the project contacting authority in India, letter of appointment, terms & conditions of appointment, proof of his/her previous employment, short profile of experience/expertise in case of his/her first employment and no criminal record.

Note: Employment visa is issued only after approval from concerned authority in India, which may take 6 to 8 weeks.

(C) Single Entry 3 months Entry Visa to Employee’s accompanying family members: can be granted on presentation of documentary proof of relation with the employee and a sponsorship letter from the employer.

Note: The employees and accompanying family members after their arrival in India shall apply directly to Foreigner’s Division, MHA for Visa extension, residential permit and multiple entry & exit within 30 days after arrival and 30 days before the expiry of the 3-month period of the initial visa granted.

(D) 3 months Single Entry Tourist Visa to non-accompanying spouses/children/relatives of Employees: can be granted on production of an invitation letter from the employers.

Note: Tourist visa shall be valid for entry into India by the Visa holder from the day of issue of the visa.

(E) 1 month Single Entry Conference Visa: can be granted on presentation of an invitation letter from the host organization in India.

Note: Conversion of business visa or any other type of visa into employment visa is not permitted. Chinese nationals desiring to do so must return to their country of permanent residence and apply to the Indian Embassy/Consulate for Employment Visa furnishing all relevant papers required for grant of employment visa

Student visa
(A) 3 months Student Visa (for self-financed study): may be granted on presentation of a letter of admission from a recognized educational institution and proof of finances to cover to and fro journey and their stay in India.

Note: Students after their arrival in India shall apply directly to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India for Visa extension, residential permit and multiple entry &exit within 30 days after arrival and 30 days before the expiry of the 3-month period of the initial visa granted.

(B) Student Visa (under cultural/education exchange programme): can be granted for the full period of residency in India on presentation of a letter of authorization from the concerned Government body

tourist visa

(A) 3 months Single Entry Tourist Visa: can be granted on presentation of a confirmed return air-ticket and proof of Bank deposit of RMB 10,000

(b) Group Tourist Visa: For group tourist visas (four or more), the application has to be supported by documents from the local tour operator arranging the trip and its Indian counterpart and should contain the detailed itinerary. Four copies of Group tourist applicants are also required.

Note: Tourist visa shall be valid for entry into India by the Visa holder from the day of issue of the visa.

Visa for forgein national
For all categories of visas, applicants must be in possession of the Foreigner Resident Permit (Green Booklet issued by the Public Security Bureau) or Alien Employment Permit (issued by the Labor Department). The passport must have a validity of at least six months. The application form must be duly completed and signed by the applicant himself/herself. For business visas, visitors should submit a letter of invitation from the concerned Indian Company.
Short term visitors to China, or those not in possession or Resident Permit Cards, may also apply for visas to India if they have not, for any reason, been able to do so at an Indian Mission in the place of their normal residence. They need to pay an additional Yuan 100.00 towards telex/fax charges.

Issue of such visas will take a minimum of 4 to 5 working days.

Non-Chinese nationals please check with us through e-mail/phone regarding change of visa fees.

Note:

All foreigners including foreigners of Indian origin visiting India on long-term (more than 180 days) visas will be required to register themselves with the concerned Foreigner’s Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 14 days of his/her arrival.