China operates a significant diplomatic presence in India through its Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. These missions handle visa applications, consular services, document legalisation, and emergency support for Chinese nationals.

With growing travel and trade between India and China, these offices serve as key facilitators for official and travel-related processes for Indians travelling to China and Chinese nationals travelling to India.

This article outlines essential details about China’s diplomatic missions, including services offered and regional coverage.

The Embassy of China assists individuals in manifold ways. Some are mentioned below:

• Diplomatic and Bilateral Relations: Promote peaceful collaboration and strengthen political, economic, social, defence, and cultural ties between China and India. Work closely with local authorities to maintain robust diplomatic relationships.
• Travel and Passport Assistance: Provide support for passport-related issues, including emergency passports for lost or stolen cases, verification, attestation, and smooth processing of applications. Offer guidance on travel requirements, customs regulations, and legal compliance.
• Legal, Medical, and Judicial Support: Assist individuals in navigating legal and medical systems, provide help during judicial emergencies, and offer guidance on citizenship matters and other legal formalities.
• Civil Documentation Services: Issue birth and death certificates, and assist with marriage, adoption, and surrogacy-related documentation. Offer help with tax filing and administrative requirements for Chinese nationals.
• Emergency and Crisis Management: Extend prompt assistance during natural disasters, civil unrest, or evacuation scenarios to ensure safety and security for Chinese citizens in India.
• Business and Financial Assistance: Support Chinese citizens and businesses with financial matters and commercial activities in India.

The jurisdiction of the Embassy and Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China extends to different states of the country, making it easy for foreign nationals and Indian citizens to receive instant assistance.

• Embassy of China, New Delhi: States that can avail of the manifold services of this diplomatic office are Bihar, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
• Consulate General, Mumbai: Responsible for Maharashtra and Karnataka, handling visas, passports, and other consular services for residents of these states.
• Consulate General, Kolkata: Serves West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, providing full consular assistance in these regions.

Here are the consular services that are extended by the Embassy of China in New Delhi and the Consulates in Mumbai and Kolkata:

• Processing visa and passport applications
• Issuing NOC for adoption
• Generating emergency travel documents
• Attesting documents like affidavits, oaths, attorneys, wills, 
• Guiding on civil and criminal proceedings
• Registering births and deaths

China does not mandate travel insurance for tourist visa applications, but having a policy is strongly recommended due to possible medical expenses or travel disruptions. Travel insurance helps travellers manage emergencies, health treatments, lost belongings, or trip interruptions.

Disclaimer: Travel requirements may change without prior notice. You are recommended to always cross‑check the information on the official embassy and consulate websites linked above.