Source-backed scope
China has 4 guide records for Indian travellers. 2 packs are not awaiting source confirmation; 2 remain under review. Pack presence is not universal eligibility or a fresh recheck of every legacy source. Open the exact route for document conditions.
- Jurisdiction
- China
- Purpose
- Study, Tourism / holiday, Business, Work
- Destination
- China
Published route coverage
China currently has 4 checklist or preparation records in the Enuncia Travel directory.
Each linked route page keeps the document list, translation rule, notarisation rule, apostille rule and attestation rule tied to official-source evidence.
- Study: named route guide; 10 rows from 1 source records.
- Tourism / holiday: named route guide; 3 rows from 1 source records.
- Business: under review; not a confirmed checklist; 5 rows from 1 source records.
- Work: under review; not a confirmed checklist; 5 rows from 1 source records.
What to check before ordering
Select the exact route first. Then choose only the document rows where processing is required or optional according to the checklist.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| India to China study document checklist: Passport and biodata-page copies | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. At least six months remaining; more than two blank visa pages, front and back. Include a separate photo page when present. |
| India to China study document checklist: Expired passports from the last five years | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Include copies of the relevant pages. |
| India to China study document checklist: Printed and signed online visa application | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Upload the electronic photograph before printing and signing. |
| India to China study document checklist: One colour passport photograph | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. 33 x 48 mm with a white background. |
| India to China study document checklist: Admission notice: original and copy | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Issued by the school or other accepting entity in China. |
| India to China study document checklist: JW201 or JW202: original and copy | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Study visa authorisation issued by the relevant Chinese authorities. |
| India to China study document checklist: Personal covering letter | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Identify the places to visit and inviting organisation's address and contact person, telephone or email. |
| India to China study document checklist: Physical examination certificate | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Use the examination form specified by the Chinese Embassy in India. |
| India to China study document checklist: Previous Chinese passport or visa copies | conditional | visa application | Example from this named route only. For former Chinese citizens: provide the previous Chinese passport or previous passport and Chinese visa pages as applicable. |
| India to China study document checklist: Official name-change document | conditional | visa application | Example from this named route only. For a previous Chinese visa in a differently named passport. |
| India to China tourist visa checklist: China tourist visa application through the official online system | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. The Chinese Embassy in India directs applicants to the current online visa-processing system and route-specific submission process. |
| India to China tourist visa checklist: Passport, biodata copy and recent photograph | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. The Chinese visa process is passport-linked and the current application system controls document format and validity. |
Processing route
- Choose the route before preparing documentsThe examples above come from different application categories and are not one combined submission checklist. Open the linked route matching your purpose and stage for its full document and processing sequence.
Official citations
- Chinese Visa Application Service Center, New DelhiChinese Visa Application Service Center, New Delhi document checklistpdf.visaforchina.cnLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version china-x1-20261015
New Delhi X1 instructions dated 28 August 2026 list identity, admission, study authorisation, covering letter and examination evidence.
- Embassy of the People's Republic of China in IndiaChinese Embassy India online visa-processing noticein.china-embassy.gov.cnLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version china-india-tourism-documents-20261015
The Chinese Embassy in India directs applicants to the official Chinese online visa application system and current Visa Application Service Center process; the tourism visa category and supporting documents must be selected according to the current embassy and center instructions.
- Embassy of the People's Republic of China in IndiaEmbassy of the People's Republic of China in India: category source; detailed checklist not verifiedin.china-embassy.gov.cnLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version china-india-business-documents-20261015-category-only
Editorial review status: the authority/category source was identified, but these reusable preparation rows do not establish the exact current document checklist. Detailed requirements and processing rules still need verification.
- National Immigration Administration, People's Republic of ChinaNational Immigration Administration, People's Republic of China: category source; detailed checklist not verifiednia.gov.cnLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version china-india-work-documents-20261015-category-only
Editorial review status: the authority/category source was identified, but these reusable preparation rows do not establish the exact current document checklist. Detailed requirements and processing rules still need verification.
Exceptions
- This destination page covers only the published official-source route packs listed here. Example rows belong to their named routes, not every applicant. Individual citation dates vary; adding a route does not revalidate the older packs.
- Routes not listed on this page should stay in the official-sources-needed state until their embassy or government evidence is added.
Relevant Enuncia services
- Document checklist review
FAQs
Does this page cover every China visa category?
No. It covers only the source-backed routes listed on the page. Other purposes remain unpublished until official evidence is added.
How are translation and attestation decisions shown?
They are shown per document row, so applicants can see whether certified translation, notarised translation, apostille, embassy attestation or MEA/HRD attestation is required, optional or not applicable.
Related guides
- India to China study document checklist
Study: named route guide, 10 rows.
- India to China tourist visa checklist
Tourism / holiday: named route guide, 3 rows.
- India to China M business visa checklist
Business: preparation guide under review, 5 rows.
- India to China Z-visa and work-permit checklist
Work: preparation guide under review, 5 rows.