Welcome to the website of the India Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Beijing

IVAC is officially authorized by the Embassy of India in the People’s Republic of China to accept applications for all categories of visas, collect visa application fees and return passports to applicants holding ordinary/private passports. In addition, IVAC will arrange time and date of interview, as required by the Embassy.

All applicants can apply for a visa to India at the India Visa application centres in China according to the Consular jurisdiction. All applicants from the provinces of Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangsu seeking visas to visit India are requested to submit their applications at the India Visa Application Centre in Shanghai.

All Applicants from the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Hunan, Sichuan and Yunnan should submit their visa applications at the India Visa Application Center in Guangzhou.

The applicants who are not from the above mentioned provinces are requested to submit their applications at the India Visa Application Centre in Beijing.

IVAC provides visa application support service only. Staff members of IVAC have no power or influence over the outcome or process time of an application. The decision to issue or refuse a visa is made solely by the officers at the Embassy of India. IVAC staff will provide visa information, but cannot and will not offer immigration advice.

It remains our commitment to ensure the integrity of our visa process. Any applicant submitting false documentation or other information in support of their application may be refused a visa, and the matter maybe referred to the local authorities.

All Foreign Nationals entering India are required to possess a valid International travel document in the form of a national passport or UN Laissez Faire with a Valid Visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad. Nationals of Bhutan are, however, exempted from this requirement

All Applicants are requested to apply for only that category of visa which supports their actual purpose of travelling to India. The failure to do so might result in refusal of visa or delay in the visa processing time.

This site contains important information on the visa application process and related details. Please go through the contents carefully before making a visa application.

Step 1 :	Confirm the visa type based on your reason for travel. Do remember we are here to assist and help you through the entire visa application process but are not permitted to advise or guide you on choosing a visa category. Since our work is primarily administrative in nature, we have no say on whether you will be granted a visa and how long it will take to process, as this is entirely the prerogative of The Indian Mission in China.
Step 2 :	Complete the application form by filling the correct information as per the guidelines given, then download & print the application forms. While filling the Online Form, do ensure that all details entered are accurate. The option to edit text is not available once the form has been saved and printed. Provide all documents along with your signed online application, as per the check list. Incomplete applications or those signed by a proxy will not be accepted.
Step 3 :	All applicants can either come personally to the visa application centre or send someone on their behalf to submit the applications. The India Visa application centre does not accept passports and documents by email or post. Applicant must remain in mainland China at the time of submission.
Step 4 :	Track your passport status online. Your completed application will be collected from the India Visa Application Centre where you submitted your application or returned to you by the mode of delivery selected by you once processed.