Defense News ,China :- In 2023, more than 180,000 Chinese visas were issued to Indian citizens, according to Wang Xiaojian, the spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India. Wang Xiaojian shared that the Chinese Embassy in India implemented various measures to make it easier for Indian citizens to travel to China. These measures included removing the requirement for online appointments, exempting fingerprints, and temporarily reducing fees.
Expressing hope for the normalization of visa processes, Wang Xiaojian stated that he wished India would also resume regular visa channels for Chinese citizens visiting India. This, he believes, would contribute to enhancing mutual people-to-people and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
It's worth noting that in 2022, India had suspended tourist visas for Chinese nationals, as mentioned in a circular issued by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to its member carriers. The circular specified that tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals were no longer valid. However, certain categories of individuals, including nationals of Bhutan, India, Maldives, and Nepal, as well as those with specific permits or visas, were still allowed to enter India. The IATA also highlighted that tourist visas with a 10-year validity were no longer considered valid.
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