To further facilitate visa applicants, visa offices of Chinese Embassy and Consulates General in India will extend the  exemption of biometric data (fingerprints) collection to visa applicants eligible for all short-term single or double-entry (staying for less than 180 days). The exemption period is from September 2, 2024 to December 31, 2025.

Inquiry contact of the Chinese Embassy in India：0091-11-24675259 (Weekdays 9:00-12:30，14:30-17:30), email：new-delhi@csm.mfa.gov.cn

Inquiry contact of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in New Delhi：0091-9999036735 (Weekdays 9:00-14:00, 15:00-17:00), email: delhicentre@visaforchina.org

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31 August, 2024