Embassy of India, Beijing

Press Release: Launch of e-Tourist Visa

Press Release: Launch of e-Tourist Visa
07/30/2015

Press Release

In pursuance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement during his visit to China in May 2015, thee-tourist visa facility has been made available to Chinese nationals with immediate effect.

The implementation of e-tourist visa will enable Chinese nationals to visit India with ease for recreation, sight-seeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, short-duration medical treatment or casual business visit. This facility will encourage more people to travel to India during ‘Visit India Year 2015’ and beyond.

The guidelines for applying for the e-tourist visa are attached. These are also available at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/Visa_VOA/tvoa.html

Beijing
30^th July 2015