There’s good news for Indians planning to visit China.
After a long pause, China has announced that its online visa application system for Indian citizens will resume from December 22, 2025.
This means travelers no longer need to visit the Chinese embassy or visa centers in person—they can complete the entire process online from home.
How to Apply for a Chinese Visa Online
Indian travelers can apply for a visa by visiting the official Chinese visa website: visaforchina.cn/DEL3_EN/qianzh.
The website also provides information about visa requirements, application procedures, and other related details, making the process straightforward and convenient.
Steps Towards Improved India-China Relations
This visa facility comes as part of a broader improvement in India-China relations.
India had already resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens, which had been suspended since the 2020 border tensions.
High-level talks between the two countries have played a key role in this normalization:
In October 2024, both countries agreed to withdraw forward-deployed troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
A significant meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan, Russia, helped reactivate bilateral mechanisms.
These efforts aim to resolve all outstanding issues, including the border dispute, and promote smoother diplomatic and economic exchanges.
The resumption of the online visa facility reflects the growing ease in travel and cooperation between India and China, offering Indian tourists a simpler way to visit China while highlighting the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
