Nationals of the People's Republic of China.

All residents of Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang may apply at the Consulate General in Shanghai for visas. Residents of all other Provinces and regions may please apply to the Embassy of India in Beijing.

For business visitors, a letter of invitation from a reputed Indian company must be attached with the application as also a letter from the applicant's company introducing him/her. The passport must have validity for a minimum of six months beyond the date of intended departure from India. The application form must be signed by the applicant himself/herself. The form may be submitted in person or through a representative. The Consulate General reserves the right to summon an applicant for interview. Public Affairs passports and Service passports must be submitted through the Foreign Affairs Offices.

Business visas are normally issued within two working days and are valid for single entry only. Holders must exit India within 30 days from the date of entry. The cost of the business visa is RMB 340.00 only.A multiple entry business visa with longer validity is also issued. However, the processing time is longer ( upto 6 weeks). Visa fee is the same ( RMB 340) up to a period of 6 months.

For group tours visa can be issued within two-three working days provided that the application is supported by documents from local tour operator and its Indian counterpart. Such visas will be valid for entry after 15 days from the date of issue. Issue of Tourist visas other than group tours and Student visas takes about 6 weeks.

Students must have secured admission in a recognized Institution before applying.

Visas valid from 1 to 6 months will cost RMB Yuans 340.00. Fee for a 6 months-1 year visa is RMB Yuans 550.00 and visas valid from 1 to 5 years cost RMB Yuans 1100. However, student visas of 1-5 year validity cost only RMB Yuan 630.

Non - Chinese Nationals

Foreigners residing in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang may apply for visas to visit India at the Consulate General in Shanghai. Those residing in other Provinces and regions of China may please apply to the Embassy of India in Beijing. For all categories of visas, applicants must be in possession of the Aliens' Resident Card (Green Booklet). The passport must have validity for a minimum of six months beyond the date of intended departure from India. Application form must be signed by the applicant himself/herself. These may be submitted either in person or through a representative. The Consulate General reserves the right to summon an applicant for an interview. Business visitors should possess a letter of invitation from the Indian company. Visas are normally issued within two working days.

Short term visitors to China, or those not in possession of a Green Book, may also apply for visa 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 RMB Yuans 100.00 towards telex/fax charges. Issue of visas in this case will take 4 to 5 working days.

Visa Fee

Visa Type	Period	US Nationals Only	Other Nationals including PRC Nationals
All Visas, except Transit & Student	Upto Six months (Multiple entry)	RMB 510.00	RMB 340.00
--DO--	More than Six months and Upto One year	RMB 720.00	RMB 720.00
--DO--	More than One year and Upto Five years	RMB 1270.00	RMB 1100.00
--DO--	10 Year Multiple entry (Only for US Nationals)	RMB 1270.00
Transit(Single/Double entry)	--	RMB 255.00	RMB 85.00
Student(Multiple entry)	Up to six months	RMB 510.00	RMB 340.00
	Six months-One year	RMB 720.00	RMB 550.00
	One year-Five years (Maximum)	RMB 800.00	RMB 630.00

Visa Fee for Sri Lankan and Pakistan Nationals

Sri Lankan Nationals	Upto three months	Single Entry Double Entry	RMB 30.00 RMB 60.00
Pakistan Nationals	Upto 45 days (Entry/Exit point same)		RMB 5.00

GRATIS VISAS GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING NATIONALS

AFGHANISTAN	ARGENTINA	BANGLADESH	HUNGARY
JAMAICA	MALDIVES	MONGOLIA	MAURITIUS
POLAND	SLOVAK REPUBLIC	SOUTH AFRICA	URUGUAY