China Visa Fees in India Extended to 2026

China has confirmed the extension of reduced visa fees in India until 31 December 2026, maintaining lower consular charges and fingerprint exemptions for short-stay visas. Updated fee breakdowns by nationality and insights for travel industry stakeholders.

What the Extension Means for the Travel Trade

China’s diplomatic mission in India has officially extended its policy of discounted visa fees until 31 December 2026, offering predictability and lower costs for inbound travel planning. This move supports outbound tourism, corporate mobility, and group travel strategy by keeping fees at rates introduced post-pandemic.

Key benefits for industry professionals:

• Lower visa costs compared with pre-2023 pricing

• Simplified cost forecasting for client itineraries

• No change to express or urgent processing add-on fees

• Fingerprint exemptions maintained for short-term visas

China Visa Fee Schedule in India (Effective Through Dec 2026)

Below are the official consular visa fees as published by the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in India. 

For Indian Passport Holders

Visa Type

Consular Fee (INR)

Single-Entry

₹2,900

Double-Entry

₹4,400

Six-Month Multi-Entry

₹5,900

12-Month or Longer Multi-Entry

₹8,800

Group Visa (each applicant)

₹1,800

Note: Group and official group visas are charged at the same reduced rate

For Third-Country Passport Holders (Excluding Special Categories)

For foreign nationals (excluding the special countries listed below), fees remain at a reduced level compared with historic rates:

Visa Category

Consular Fee (INR)

Single Entry

₹2,000

Double Entry

₹3,000

Six-Month Multi-Entry

₹4,100

12-Month Multi-Entry

₹6,100

These rates help travel partners estimate costs on behalf of clients residing in India.

Special Nationality Fee Chart

Certain nationalities pay a distinct fee structure due to bilateral arrangements:

Nationality

Visa Type

Consular Fee (INR)

United States

All entries (except J visa)

₹11,500

United States

Journalist (J visa)

₹14,200

Canada

All entries

₹3,900

Argentina

All entries

₹7,700

Brazil

All entries

₹7,100

Israel

All entries

₹1,400

Panama

All entries

₹3,200

Romania

Single Entry

₹4,700

Romania

Double Entry

₹6,200

Romania

Multi-Entry

₹9,300

Serbia

All entries

₹150

Uruguay

All entries

₹2,600

Understanding these figures is important when advising multinational clients or planning country-specific travel programs. 

Express & Urgent Processing — What Travel Managers Should Know

The reduced visa fee schedule does not include faster processing charges:

• Express service: ₹1,800 per application

• Urgent service: ₹2,700 per application

These additional charges are fixed and are added atop the base visa fee. Budget planners and operations teams should include them in client cost estimates.

Fingerprint Waiver Continues Through 2026

China has also confirmed the continuation of a fingerprint collection exemption for short-term visa categories (up to 180 days), including:

• Tourist visas

• Business visas

• Family visit visas

• Transit visas

This waiver simplifies the application process, reduces time at visa centres, and benefits high-volume travel planners.

Implications for Travel Businesses

For B2B agents, consolidators, and corporate travel planners, this extended fee structure means:

• Greater cost transparency for client proposals

• Easier planning of multi-trip and annual travel contracts

• Reduced consular overhead in group bookings

• Fewer procedural delays with fingerprint-free short-term visas

It also aligns with broader travel-industry trends toward digital submission and expedited client servicing. Recent updates indicate that the Chinese Embassy is rolling out online visa application systems for Indian passport holders, enhancing efficiency further.

Conclusion

China’s extension of reduced visa fees and the ongoing fingerprint exemption through the end of 2026 offer tangible advantages for travel industry professionals. The updated fee structure should be integrated into your pricing models and client advisories to ensure accurate cost assessment and seamless itinerary planning.

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