Please be informed that effective 06th May 2024 to 31st December that is until the end of 2024 applicants applying for single or double entry visa for the following categories are exempted from giving their biometrics. The categories are Business (M category), Tourist (L category), short term family visit to Chinese citizens (Q2 category), Transit (G category) and Crew (C category)

Note but applicants will have to visit the centre as live photo will be taken of the applicant at the time of submission of their application.

Applicants under the age of 14 years and above 70 years are also exempted from giving their biometrics.

For any further enquiry please contact the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Mumbai on 022 22855271 or email on mumbaicentre@visaforchina.org

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre Mumbai

01st May 2024.