To better facilitate applicants apply for and obtain Chinese visa "just in a single visit", the following are answers to frequently asked questions about applying for a visa to China:

1. What is the difference between the validity period, number of entries and duration of stay of a visa?

The validity period refers to the time within which you can enter China with the visa, and it will become invalid after the expiration; the number of entries refers to the number of times you can enter China (mainland) within the validity period, and it will become invalid after the number of entries is used up; the duration of stay refers to the time limit allowed to stay after each entry, which starts from the day after entry. If you exceed the period and do not apply for an extension, it is considered illegal overstay and you must bear the corresponding legal responsibilities.

2. Why are the type of visa applied, number of entries, validity period, and duration of stay different from the approved visa?

Whether a visa can be obtained, what type of visa, number of entries, validity period, and duration of stay are usually determined by visa officers according to the applicant's purpose of visiting China, length of stay, and application materials. The embassy or consulate will require the applicant to provide other supporting documents or supplementary materials, or require the applicant to be interviewed, depending on the circumstances.

3. If I have been to China in the past five years, can I apply for multiple visas?

If you are applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, a single entry visa is generally issued. If you have obtained a Chinese visa in the past five years and have visited China before, and want to apply visa for double entries or above, please provide copy of the original Chinese visa page and check whether the validity period of the passport you hold is enough for the visa you are applying.

4. Expected collecting date has passed since I submit visa application documents to the visa center, but still not receiving a visa.

Contact the Chinese Visa Application Service Center to check whether you have received a notice to collect evidence or supplementary materials. Some application cases may take longer to process, so please be patient. If travel plans are tight or have temporary changes, it is recommended to apply express service. Express applications can be reviewed first, but the final time for passing review depends on whether the submitted materials are compliant, accurate, and sufficient.

5. What should I do if the line is always busy when I call the consultation hotline?

Many calls are received every day. If applicants want to modify or give up application or encounter other problems during the application process, it is recommended to contact the Chinese Visa Application Service Center for specific matters, or send it to the Embassy's consular section consultation email. For details, please refer to the "Notice on Visa Application Requirements for Travel to China" on the Embassy website.

6. How much does it usually cost to apply for a visa to China?

The Embassy charges usually include visa fees and express fees (if request express service). For Indian citizens, the single-entry visa fee (excluding the visa center service fee) is 2,900 rupees, the double-entry visa fee is 4,400 rupees, the six-month multiple-entry visa fee is 5,900 rupees, and the multiple-entry visa fee for more than one year is 8,800 rupees. The express fee is 1,800 rupees. For details of the charging standards, please refer to the latest reference standards for consular documents on the Embassy website. If other fees are incurred, they are charged by the visa center or agent.