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Study or travel in China? Visa is open, know what questions will be asked in the interview, and how much money should be in the bank.
Siddhi Jain | July 23, 2025 7:15 PM CST

There is some relief news for Indians dreaming of studying or traveling in China, because after the improvement in India-China relations, the visa process is starting again.

If you are dreaming of studying in China or planning to travel there, then there is good news for you. The Government of India has once again announced the issuance of tourist visas to Chinese citizens after five years, and this process will start from July 24, 2025.

Although this decision is for Chinese citizens, it will also affect those Indian students and travelers who want to go to China for education or business. Relations between India and China are gradually improving, and as a result, the doors of travel and education between the two countries are now opening again.

After the onset of covid-19 in March 2020, the Government of India had temporarily stopped all tourist visas keeping in mind the safety. After this, the Galwan Valley incident in June 2020 further worsened the relations between the two countries. For about 4 years, other travels except business and education related travels had almost come to a standstill.

What is the new update now?

The Indian Embassy in Beijing has informed that a new protocol will now be adopted for visa application. If you want to withdraw the passport, you will have to submit a 'passport withdrawal letter'. The tension between India and China is now gradually decreasing. The armies have withdrawn from areas like Depsang, Demchok, Galwan and Pangong Lake. After the leaders of the two countries met in Russia in October 2024, it was decided that direct flights and religious pilgrimages would be resumed to increase people-to-people contact.

These important questions will be asked in the interview

Why did you decide to study in China itself?

Who will bear the cost of your studies?

Have you already deposited the course fees?

What is your plan after completing the course?

Answer these questions confidently and keep the documents complete.

How important is bank balance?

For one year of study in China, it is necessary to show at least 40,000-60,000 yuan (about 4 to 6 lakh rupees) in the bank. This amount is considered sufficient to cover your living, food and study related expenses.


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