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🛫 India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals starting July 24, 2025, after a five-year suspension.
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📅 The move marks a major diplomatic step forward after restrictions were imposed due to COVID-19 and border tensions.
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🏯 Chinese tourists can now apply for Indian tourist visas through designated centers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
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🧾 The application process includes online form submission, appointment scheduling, and in-person passport/document submission.
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🔄 India suspended tourist visas for Chinese citizens in 2020, during both pandemic lockdowns and regional disputes.
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✈️ The visa reinstatement comes as flights between India and China increase and business ties resume.
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🧳 Tourists from China will be able to visit popular destinations like Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Goa, and Kerala.
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🕊️ The decision supports people-to-people contact, tourism recovery, and cultural exchange between the two nations.
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📈 Indian tourism officials expect a surge in arrivals, especially during festivals and the winter holiday season.
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🤝 The resumption opens doors to improved relations and potential visa cooperation in other categories like business and medical.
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