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Address
1, Ritan Dong Lu, Beijing 100600
Tel: 65321908 (For English/Hindi speakers, manned round the clock)
65321856 (For English/Chinese speakers, during office hours only)
Fax: 65324684
Timings
Working hours :
8.30 A.M. to 5.30P.M. (Monday to Friday)
Passport/Visa applications/documents for attestation are accepted between 0900 hours to 1130 hours on working days.
Visa Information
The Embassy of India, Beijing issues business, student, employment, tourist, entry and other types of visas to Chinese nationals and to other nationals.
Applicants can deposit their visa applications at the Visa Hut situated in the premises of the Embassy from 9.00 A.M. to 11.30 A.M.
All applications need to be completed and signed by the applicant himself. No incomplete application will be accepted. Applications can be submitted in person or can be sent through representatives.
Time of collection of visas and passports is from 3.00 P.M. to 4.00 P.M.
Documents Required
Requirements (for PRC nationals):
i - Three copies of visa applications duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
ii - Three copies of recent passport size photos.
iii - Related documents pertaining to the visa applied for.
Requirements (For Foreign nationals):
i - Two copies of visa applications duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
ii - Two copies of recent passport size photos.
iii - Related documents as per the visa applied for.
Note:
i - Each visa application is considered on its merit and the Embassy of India, Beijing may ask for additional information at any stage during the processing of the application. The fact that an application has been made does not guarantee granting visa.
ii - The information provided above is in general terms and for specific details, concerned officials in the Consular wing may be contacted.
iii - The visa fee is to be paid in cash.
Visa For Chinese Nationals
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. Such visas will be valid for entry after 15 days from the date of issue.
As the processing time for tourist visas other than the group tourist visa is about 6 weeks, applicants should apply well in advance
Business Visa
A one month single entry visa can be given on a letter of invitation issued by any one of our Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Business Councils, Trade Promotion Bodies, Members of the India-China Joint Business Council, Central and State Public Sector undertakings or reputed private sector companies.
The letter of invitation must be attached with the application and also a letter from the applicant's company introducing him/her. The letter should also state the general purpose of the visit, places to be visited and persons/companies to be contacted.
One-month single entry business visas are normally issued within 3-4 working days provided all the requirements are met. Long-term business visas are also issued. However, the processing time for such visas is about 6 weeks.
Employment visa
Applications for employment visas must be accompanied by an appointment letter/contract from the employer in India. Processing time taken is about 6 weeks.
Student visa
Applicants for student visas are required to submit one copy of the letter of admission from one of the recognized institutions along with their applications.
Applicants should apply well in advance, as processing time taken is about 6 weeks.
Visa For Foreign Nationals
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.
Should 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 Foreigners/Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 14 days of his/her arrival.
Type - I
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Visa Type
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US Nationals*
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Others +
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Visas other than Transit & Student visas:
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Multiple entry valid upto 6 months
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510
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340
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Valid over 6 months and upto 1 year
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720
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550
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Valid over 1 year and upto 5 years
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1270
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1110
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Multiple entry valid for 10 years
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1270
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Transit Visa (Single/Double entry) for 3 days
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255
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85
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Student Visa (Maximum - 5yrs, Multiple Entry)
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800
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630
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*All fees mentioned in RMB
+ Including PRC Nationals
Type - II
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Visa Type
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RMB
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For SRI LANKAN nationals: visa upto 3 months
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Single Entry
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30
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Double Entry
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60
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FOR PAKISTANI NATIONALS: visa valid upto 45 days
(Entry and Exit points same)
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5
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Visa Fee for RUSSIAN nationals
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340
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Visa Fee for ROMANIAN nationals
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50
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Transfer of Visa from Old to New Passport
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45
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Type - III
GRATIS VISA
Gratis Visa is given to the nationals of the following countries
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Afghanistan
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Argentina
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Bangladesh
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Jamaica
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Maldives
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Mongolia
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Mauritius
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Poland
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Slovak Republic
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South Africa
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Uruguay
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