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New Guidelines for business visas to Chinese

New Delhi, November 20, 2006

Visa guidelines for Chinese business people, professionals and their dependents have been streamlined. This has been done within the contours of an existing MoU signed between India and China in 2003.

To facilitate a relatively longer stay of Chinese business people for bonafide purpose, Business visa of 6 months multiple entry can be extended here in India on merit up to one year. Similarly, Business Visa of 60 days can be extended up to 180 days and the entry can be increased from single to multiple here in India, on merit.

Employment visa for Chinese nationals can now be extended here in India up to 5 years on a yearly basis subject to no adverse activity and the foreigner continuing to keep his/her employment.

Dependents of 'E' visa holders will get 'X'- Visa co-terminus with the duration of the visa of the principal visa holder. Chinese nationals married to Indians will also get 'X'-Visa.

The above provisions will ensure easier movement and stay of Chinese business persons, professionals and their dependents in India for bonafide purposes.

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