China tourist visa for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders need a Sticker visa for China: single-entry, a stay of up to 30 days, valid for 3 months from issue. The authority decides in 4–7 business days and Travafa lodges the file 7 business days after your documents are in. From ₹9,719 per traveller including government fee, service fee and GST.
Rules last verified by Travafa on 1 Sept 2026. Requirements change; your executive confirms the final list after payment.
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Frequently asked questions
What Indian passport holders ask about the China visa, answered from the current rules.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for China?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a Sticker visa for China; it is single-entry, allows a stay of up to 30 days, is valid for 3 months from issue.
How long does the China visa take?
The authority takes 4–7 business days to decide. Travafa lodges the file 7 business days after your documents are complete.
How much does the China visa cost for Indians?
₹5,000 government fee plus ₹3,999 Travafa service fee per traveller, with 18% GST on the service fee: ₹9,719 in total per traveller. Government fees are collected on behalf of the authority and can change before the file is lodged; Travafa's service fee never changes after you pay.
Which documents are needed for the China visa?
Per traveller: Passport - photo page, Passport - last page (address), Passport-size photograph, Return flight itinerary, Accommodation for the full stay, Day-wise travel plan, Cover letter, Bank statement - last 6 months, Income-tax returns - last 3 years, Signed application form. Photo specification: 33 x 48 mm, white background (China spec, strict). Occupation proof depends on the traveller; salaried, self-employed, student and retired applicants upload different items.
Do I need to visit an embassy for the China visa?
Yes. An in-person appointment with biometrics is required; Travafa prepares the file and books the slot.
Is the China visa guaranteed?
No service can promise a visa; the decision is the authority's. Travafa guarantees a complete, correctly formatted file lodged on the date quoted before you pay, and dated updates until the decision.
Can a group or a family apply for the China visa together?
Yes. Each traveller needs their own application, but on Travafa every member of the trip applies from the same workspace, the documents are tracked per person, and the fee is split like any other trip expense.