China Maintains Low Visa Fees in India: Complete Fee Breakdown

Good news awaits those intending to travel to China. The Chinese Consulate and Embassy in India have announced that the lowered visa fees will remain effective until 31 December 2026. This allows travelers ample opportunity to submit applications at these reduced costs.

Let’s clarify what this entails for you.

Visa Fees for Indian Citizens Traveling to China

Indian citizens seeking a visa for China will continue to incur these lowered fees:

• Single-Entry Visa: Rs 2,900
• Double-Entry Visa: Rs 4,400
• Six-Month Multiple-Entry Visa: Rs 5,900
• 12 Months or More Multiple-Entry Visa: Rs 8,800
• Group Visa (Per Applicant): Rs 1,800
• Official Group Visa (Per Applicant): Rs 1,800

Thus, whether you are making a single visit, traveling often for business, or applying as part of a group, the reduced rates are still applicable.

Visa Fees for Other Foreign Nationals in India

Individuals applying from India holding passports from other countries (excluding the United States, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Israel, Panama, Romania, Serbia, Uruguay) will find the following current fees:

This uniform fee structure applies to the majority of foreign nationals applying in India.

Special Visa Fees for Designated Nationalities

Visa charges for nationals from specific countries vary. Here’s what is applicable:

United States

• Single, double, or multiple-entry visa (excluding J visa): Rs 11,500
• Journalist visa: Rs 14,200

Canada

• Single, double, or multiple-entry visa: Rs 3,900

Argentina

• Single, double, or multiple-entry visa: Rs 7,700

Brazil

• Single, double, or multiple-entry visa: Rs 7,100

Israel

• Single, double, or multiple-entry visa: Rs 1,400

Panama

• Single, double, or multiple-entry visa: Rs 3,200

Romania

• Single-entry: Rs 4,700
• Double-entry: Rs 6,200
• Multiple-entry: Rs 9,300

Serbia

• Single, double, or multiple-entry visa: Rs 150

Uruguay

• Single, double, or multiple-entry visa: Rs 2,600

Fees for Urgent and Express Processing Remain Unchanged

A significant point to note: the decrease in fees does not apply to expedited processing options.

• Express service: Rs 1,800 for each application
• Urgent service: Rs 2,700 for each application

These fees are constant and should be added on top of the standard visa costs.

Fingerprint Exemption Continues

There’s another beneficial development.

China has also prolonged the exemption for fingerprint submission for short-term visa requests until the end of 2026. If you are applying for a visa permitting a stay of 180 days or shorter, you will not need to provide fingerprints.

This exemption includes:

• Tourist visas
• Business visas
• Family visit visas
• Transit visas

For numerous travelers, this simplifies one more aspect of the application. Less bureaucracy, reduced delays, and a shorter time spent at the visa office.

If a short trip to China is in your plans, the application procedure has become significantly easier than it was previously.

Implications for Travelers

The visa fees for China in India still remain lower, granting travelers greater latitude in arranging business trips, leisure travel, educational exchanges, or family visits through 2026.

If you were thinking of applying for a long-term multiple-entry visa, this extension lowers the cost for you.

Before initiating your application, ensure to verify:

• Your accurate visa classification
• The fee specific to your nationality
• Whether you require express or urgent processing

A minor detail could alter your total expenses.

The message is clear for now: The decreased China visa fees in India are available until the end of 2026. If China is on your travel agenda, now is an ideal time to begin your preparations.