Determine the visa type you need: tourist, business, student, work, family visit, transit, or other
Check the latest requirements on the official Chinese Visa Application Service Center or Chinese Embassy/Consulate website in India
Complete the online visa application form accurately
Print and sign the application form where required
Prepare a valid passport with at least 6 months validity and blank visa pages
Prepare recent passport-size photographs as per China visa specifications
Gather supporting documents based on visa type
For tourist visa, prepare travel itinerary, hotel bookings, and flight details
For business visa, prepare invitation letter from the Chinese company and business documents
For student visa, prepare admission letter and relevant forms from the Chinese institution
For work visa, prepare work permit and invitation documents from China
For family visit visa, prepare invitation letter and proof of relationship
For transit visa, prepare onward ticket and visa for the next destination if required
Book an appointment at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in your jurisdiction
Visit the center in person on the appointment date
Submit the application form, passport, photographs, and supporting documents
Provide biometric data if requested
Pay the visa fee and service fee
Keep the receipt and tracking number
Track the application status online or through the center
Collect the passport after processing or use courier delivery if available
Verify the visa details immediately after receiving the passport
Apply well in advance of your travel date