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You need an embassy visa for Mainland China if you have an Indian passport

Visa options for Mainland China

Embassy visa

Visitor visa

Travelers need a visa to visit China for Business or Tourism. A paper or embassy visa is the only visa available for travelers visiting China. The visa is typically a stamp or sticker added to the passport. Travelers must obtain this visa from a local embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling. Travelers with valid visas issued before March 28th, 2020, may use them to enter China.

This is not offered by sherpa°.

Apply on the government site.

How sherpa° works

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Find the visa you need

Government visa requirements depend on your destination and passport. We’ll help you find what you need before you go.

We’ll help you get prepared before you go.

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Submit your application

Our easy-to-use forms guide you through the process. Then we review your application before it’s submitted⁠, maximizing your chances of approval.

Our easy-to-use forms guide you through the process.

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Check your inbox

Once you’re approved, you’ll get an email with your eVisa and all the instructions you need. Now you’re free to travel with confidence.

Once you’re approved, you’ll get an email with your eVisa.

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China visa requirements for other passport holders

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