Important Information

Business Travel Requirements for a India Visa for Chinese Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least two consecutive blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date
   • Not be damaged in any way

2. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • 50mm by 50mm
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

3. Proof of Residency

   Residents of Hong Kong must provide a copy of their ID.

4. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide a Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's employer in Hong Kong. This Business Introduction Letter must:

   • Be addressed to the consulate
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the profile of the company
   • Include the applicant's name, date of birth, passport number
   • Specify the purpose and itinerary of journey
   • Be original signed and bear the stamp of the company
   • Include the name and position of the signatory

5. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the applicants host company in India. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the applicant's full name, passport number
   • Specify the purpose and duration of journey
   • Be dated and signed by the inviting party
   This must be accompanied provide along with a copy of the ID proof of signatory. The signature must be matched with it on signatory's ID proof

6. Company Registration Information

   This must be provided as a copy of the business registration certificate of the employing company in Hong Kong

7. Business Card

   This must be provided as an original of the applicant's business card. The applicant's full name and job title on the business card must be same as personal documents and other supporting documents.

8. Company Information

   This must be provided as the following documents:

   • A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of Indian Company
   • A copy of the PAN Card of Indian Company
   • A copy of the Business Registration Certificate of the Indian Company

9. Declaration Form

   Provide a fully completed, dated and signed declaration form included in this kit.

10. Satellite Phone Declaration Form

    Provide a fully completed, dated and signed declaration form included in this kit.

11. Visa Application Form

    One fully completed and signed visa application form. The form must:

    • Be completed online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/
    • Be printed
    • Be dated and signed by the applicant on both pages
      
    Refer to the link: https://www.blsinternational.com/india/hongkong/visa.php#GI for detail instruction.

12. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    Please provide the CIBTvisas Order Summary which will be emailed to you at the time of placing the order.

13. Dual Nationals

    All dual nationals must provide the original and copy of profile page of all passports

14. Personal Appearance May Be Required

    The Consulate of India may request that applicants appear in person at the consulate for an interview and/or fingerprinting. Should this occur CIBTvisas will contact the traveller immediately.