To further facilitate visa applicants, visa offices of Chinese Embassy and Consulates General in India will extend the exemption of biometric data (fingerprints) collection to visa applicants eligible for all short-term single or double-entry (staying for no more than 180 days). The exemption period is from September 2, 2024 to December 31, 2025.

Inquiry contact of the Chinese Consulate General in Mumbai：0091-22-66324305 ext 12 (Weekdays 10:00-13:00，15:00-18:00), email：mumbai@csm.mfa.gov.cn

Inquiry contact of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Mumbai：0091-22855271 (Weekdays 8:00-17:00), email: mumbaicentre@visaforchina.org

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31 August, 2024