On July 23, 2025, the Indian Embassy in Beijing announced it would resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals starting July 24, ending a five-year suspension, embodying the spirit of Atithi Devo Bhava. The ban, implemented in 2020 due to the global pandemic and strained diplomatic ties, was lifted with an official notification to ensure wide dissemination.
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Date |
Event/Meeting |
Key Outcome/Agreement |
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October 2024 |
PM Modi & President Xi meet in Kazan |
Agreement to take "people-centric steps to stabilise and rebuild ties" |
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October 2024 |
Military face-off ends at LAC |
Disengagement at Depsang and Demchok; prerequisite for normalisation met |
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January 2025 |
FS Misri visits Beijing |
Agreement to resume Kailash Yatra, direct flights, and river data talks |
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June 2025 |
Vice FM Sun visits New Delhi |
Agreement to expedite direct flights and take "practical steps for visa facilitation" |
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July 14-15, 2025 |
EAM Jaishankar visits Beijing |
Final high-level talks; emphasis on "far-seeing approach" for normalisation |
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July 23, 2025 |
Visa Resumption Announcement |
India announces resumption of tourist visas for Chinese nationals from July 24 |
Note: The eVisa service remains unavailable, a key change from India’s previous liberal visa policy for Chinese nationals before 2020. This means traditional visa applications are now required.
From July 24, 2025, after a five-year halt, Chinese nationals can once again travel to India. This development follows high-level talks aimed at mending ties and boosting economic exchange. However, the continued manual visa process reflects ongoing caution despite the diplomatic thaw.
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Step1: Complete the online application by providing your passport details.
Step2: Submit payment online using a credit card.
Step3: Monitor your email for confirmation of payment and receipt of your eVisa, which will be sent electronically.
