I. Basic Requirements

Applicants should fill in one visa application form completely and truthfully with one recent passport size photograph. Applications will be declined if applicants provide fake information or application forms are not duly completed.

A photocopy of the front and back page of applicant’s passport.

Applicant's passport valid for at least six months with two blank visa pages is required.

The visa applications can be submitted in person or can be sent through their representatives. Applications by courier or post will not be accepted.

The normal visa procedure takes 4 working days. Extra fees will be charged for Urgent Service.

Note: The items below should not be considered an exhaustive list and presentation of these documents does not guarantee visa issuance. The Consulate General may request additional information and documents.

II. Type of Visas and Related Requirements

1. Diplomatic / Official Visa

A. Verbal Note from Ministry of External Affairs of India or MEA Branch Secretariat Kolkata or concerned Embassy or concerned Consulate or concerned International Organization in India. (Enough for tourism purpose)

B. Original and photocopy of Visa Notification Form issued by a Chinese government department, company or social organization authorized by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

2. Tourist Visa (L Visa for sight seeing or tour)

(Usually single entry, 30-days only)

A. Covering letter from applicant’s company or office.

B. Confirmed return flight ticket and its photocopy.

C. Proof of sufficient finances to cover all expenditures in China if required.

D. Foreigners in India should have valid Indian visas or valid Resident Permits in India.

3. Tourist Visa (L Visa for visiting families)

A. Covering letter from applicant’s company or office.

B. Proof of kinship (e.g. an invitation letter and a copy of the identity document of the relative in China).

C. Return flight ticket booking and its photocopy.

4. Business Visa (F Visa)

A. Covering letter from applicant’s company or office.

B. Letter of invitation from a company or institution registered in China or Visa Notification Form issued by a Chinese government department, company or social organization authorized by the Chinese Foreign Ministry. (For detailed information, please consult the foreign affairs office of the province, autonomous region or municipality directly under the Central Government where your host is located.)

5. Visa for Conference, Art Performance (nonprofit purpose) and Sports Meeting (F Visa)

A. Visa Notification Form issued by a Chinese government department, company or social organization authorized by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

B. Covering letter from applicant's company or office with the details of the visiting purpose.

6. Transit Visa (G Visa)

A. Applicants should have destination country visa before applying transit visa and a photocopy of the valid visa.

B. Confirmed flight ticket and its photocopy.

C. Covering letter from applicant's company or office.

7. Employment Visa (Z Visa)

All the documents required under this category should be presented in the original form as well as a photocopy.

A. Alien Employment License issued by the Ministry of Labor & Social Security, Government of China, or Foreign Specialist's License issued by Foreign Specialist Bureau, Government of China.

B. Visa notification letter issued by relevant authorities in China.

C. Covering letter from applicant.

D. Original "Physical Examination Record for Foreigner" issued by doctors from an Indian public hospital.

Note: Visa holders under this category should approach the local Public Security Bureau within 30 days after their arrival to complete formalities for residential permits and multiple entry and exit visas.

8. Student Visa (X Visa)

All the documents required under this category should be presented in the original form as well as a photocopy.

A. Admission Notice issued by concerned Universities in China.

B. Student Visa Application Form (JW201 form or JW202 form) issued by the Ministry of Education, Government of China.

C. Covering letter from the applicant's recently graduated school, university or applicant himself/herself.

D. Original "Physical Examination Record for Foreigner" issued by doctors from an Indian public hospital.

Note: Visa holders under this category should approach the local Public Security Bureau within 30 days after their arrival to complete formalities for residential permits and multiple entry and exit visas.

9. Visas for crew members of airplane, ship or train

Applicants should provide documents in accordance with bilateral agreements and Chinese regulations.