China Work Visa – India Consulates Overview
Compare Work visa requirements across all consulates in India. Select your city below for detailed documents, fees, and processing times.
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Work Visa by Consulate Location
Delhi
Updated: 11/9/2025
Personal Documents
Valid Passport
With at least 6 months validity from the date of travel. The passport should also have a minimum of four blank visa pages. Passport should be valid for at least 188 days on the date of submission. Old passport required.
Visa Form
Completely filled Chinese Visa Application form online: https://www.visaforchina.cn/DEL3_EN/qianzhengyewu (photograph on page 1 and 2 should be absolutely clear. There should be no printing lines on the photo while printing the visa form)
Passport Copy
Photocopy of Passport front data page, last page and earlier travelled Chinese Visa copies.
Passport Size Photo
One passport size colored photograph with white, light grey or light blue background full face (48mm X 33mm)( same photo as uploaded on the visa application form). Photo should be without specs
Formal Cover Letter
Typed formal Covering Letter, Addressed to the Chinese Embassy New Delhi with company profile, name, Passport Number, purpose of Travel and Travel plan of the applicant, authorized signatory's signature, name and designation and other relevant information.
Personal Cover Letter
Work Documents
Original and Copy of the following documents:
Employment Approval Document (Notification Letter)
Issued by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People`s Republic of China.
Please be informed that if the customer has Valid Work Permit then instead of Notification letter customer need an invitation letter from his/her Employer along with a Copy of Valid Work Permit and Detailed List when you scan QR Code shown on your Work Permit ID Card.
Photocopy of applicant's professional and educational qualification certificate.
Once you arrange all the documents for your application. Kindly schedule your appointment via mail before submitting at Delhi centre.
Fees
APPLIED ONLY AS NORMAL: (Time taken 4 working days),Rs. 2900/- VFS Charges: Rs. 1973- applicable by draft in our favor to be sent with documents.,Premium Lounge Rs. 2908 (Mandatory),VFS Courier Rs. 892 (Optional)
Processing
2 weeks NOTE: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.
Mumbai
Updated: 11/9/2025
Personal Documents
Valid Passport
Valid passport 2 years from the date of travel. Applicants must have a valid passport. (Handwritten passport is not allowed). Old passports are required if any.
Visa Form
Online form filled and signed at http://bio.visaforchina.org/BOM2_EN/COVA/ (Back to back application forms are not accepted).
Passport Size Photo
2 photos, 33 x 48mm, 80% face appearance with white background.
Cover Letter
Original covering letter on Business Letterhead addressed to The Consulate General of China, Mumbai, with full applicant's name and passport number mentioned in it as per the applicant's passport number. Also, mention date on top of the letter.
Work Documents
Original Ministry Approval
Original Ministry Approval.
Original Alien Employment License (Green Card)
Original Alien Employment License (Green Card).
Medical Certificate
Medical Certificate with Government Hospital Stamp and Signature.
Fees
NORMAL: Rs. 2900/- (Single entry) VFS Charges: Rs. 1973/- applicable by draft in our favor to be sent with documents Premium Lounge: Rs. 2908 (Mandatory) VFS Courier: Rs. 892 (Optional)
Processing
7-8 working days. NOTE: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.