Fifth Timezone TravelIndia Passport Holders: China Visa Policy 2026
印度 · 中国签证政策
Do India citizens need a visa for China?
Yes — a visa is required
India passport holders must obtain a Chinese visa before travel; there is currently no visa-free entry policy for India passports.
- Maximum stay
- No visa-free stay
- Policy type
- Visa required
- Last updated
- September 17, 2026
Official policy notes官方政策说明
Indian passport holders must obtain a visa in advance to travel to China (tourist visas must be submitted through the China Visa Application Service Center).
Visa and transit rules are set by China's National Immigration Administration and may change; the final call at the border always rests with border inspection officers. Our consultants re-verify your case before any booking is confirmed.
The 240-hour visa-free transit, in short240小时过境免签
Enter via approved ports with a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region, and stay up to 10 days — travel between cities inside China is allowed.
- 55 nationalities eligible — most of Europe, CIS and the Americas; visa-free nationalities can of course also use it.
- Up to 10 days — the whole stay must fit within 240 hours from entry, and travel between cities inside China is allowed.
- Designated ports only — major international airports and seaports: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Kunming, Harbin and more.
- Confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region — leaving mainland China for somewhere other than where you arrived from. Border officers check this.
India travelers ask常见问题
Do India citizens need a visa for China?
Yes — India passport holders need to obtain a Chinese visa before traveling. Our current database shows no visa-free or transit exemption for India passports; the final call at the border always rests with border inspection officers.
How long can India passport holders stay in China per entry?
There is no visa-free stay for India passports at the moment — your length of stay is set by the visa class issued at your nearest Chinese embassy or consulate.
Can India passport holders use the 240-hour visa-free transit?
Our current data shows no transit exemption for India passports, so plan on a standard tourist visa. The 240-hour transit covers 55 nationalities traveling with a confirmed onward ticket via designated ports — ask our consultants to re-verify the latest eligibility for India before you book.
What documents does a India traveler show at China immigration?
A passport with the Chinese visa obtained in advance, plus the application documents (invitation letter, itinerary and hotel bookings). We provide the full invitation paperwork and itinerary support for your application.
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