Embassy of India, Beijing

Visa Services

General Information

1. The Embassy of India and its Consulates in China issues various types of visas to Chinese nationals and to the nationals of other countries. The initial step is to fill the visa application form and submit along with the required documents and fees.
2. Visa applications are accepted directly from the applicants as well as through their authorized representatives.
3. The applicants or their authorized representatives should submit their visa applications together with all relevant documents and fees at the Embassy or its Consulates in China between 0930 hrs to 1200 hrs on working days.
4. Those holding Diplomatic/Official Passports should submit their visa applications at the Embassy/Consulates between 0930 hrs to 1200 hrs on working days.
5. All other Visa applications are to be submitted at India Visa Application Center.
6.The intending traveller/visa applicant should apply online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in
7. The applicant has to take a printout of the online visa application form and a signed copy of the same with all relevant documents as required for the particular type of visa are to be submitted.
8.The prospective visa seekers will need to visit the IVAC for the purpose of capture of biometric data. It may be noted that the following visa applicants are exempted from capturing of the biometric data.
a. All diplomatic passport holders.
b. Applicants who are eligible for diplomatic and official visa.
c. All visa applicants, regardless of the type of passport, who are more than 70 years old or less than 12 years old.
9. Important Advice: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India has prescribed health and quarantine regulations to be observed by all international travellers arriving in India, which can be found here. All travellers are advised to study, familiarise themselves with and observe these guidelines as applicable. Passengers should ensure, in particular, that they fill the necessary self-declaration forms and provide the necessary undertaking etc. well advance of their travel.

Advisory I:
Exemption from requirement of visa by diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders of certain countries.
https://mea.gov.in/bvwa.htm

Advisory II:
Prohibition on the use of satellite phones in India:Use of satellite phones is banned in India; unauthorized possession & use is a punishable offence. All foreigners visiting India are advised not to carry any kind of satellite telephone into India.

Information on Various Types of Visas and documentation required