You will probably need a China visa before travel
We did not find a short-stay visa-free or 240-hour transit match for India with your trip details. Plan to apply for a China visa before travel.
What this means for your trip
- Typical tourist visa is category L; business is often M
- Prepare passport, photo, itinerary, and invitations if needed
- Apply several weeks before departure
- Some nationalities use visa centers or online pre-applications
- Confirm entry requirements with your airline before check-in
Notes for India passport holders
- Indian passport holders are not eligible for China’s 30-day visa-free program or the 240-hour transit list in our dataset.
- Apply for a tourist (L) or other appropriate visa at a Chinese embassy, consulate, or visa application center in India before travel.
- Appointment slots in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and other cities can fill quickly before holidays and school breaks — start early.
- Airlines flying Delhi/Mumbai–Guangzhou/Shanghai/Beijing routinely check visas at check-in; do not expect visa-on-arrival for mainland China.
Route planning
Popular routes include Delhi/Mumbai connections into Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, or Kunming.