A statement by Chinese Embassy in India on January 7, 2026 Photo: Screenshot from the embassy

Chinese Embassy in India on Wednesday reminded Chinese nationals holding Indian tourist visas to ensure at least a two-month interval between consecutive entries into India to avoid potential denial of entry, per a statement of the embassy.

Several Chinese citizens holding Indian tourist visas were denied entry recently and advised to return by Indian authorities because the interval between their two entries into India was less than two months, the statement said.

According to relevant Indian regulations, holders of tourist visas must have at least a two-month interval between consecutive entries into India. However, this requirement is not noted on the tourist visas issued by India, but violation of it may result in denial of entry and repatriation upon arrival, the embassy noted.

The Chinese Embassy and Consulates in India said that Chinese citizens planning to visit India on tourist visas are urged to pay close attention to this regulation and plan their itineraries accordingly to avoid denial of entry.

India announced last year that it would open tourist visa applications to Chinese citizens from July 24, 2025. It was the first time in five years since the South Asian country suspended Chinese citizens' tourist visa applications in February 2020.

Global Times