India and China are slowly improving travel between two countries, and things are finally moving forward. Airlines are restarting routes, and visa services are opening up again for travellers. Sounds exciting, right? Adding to this, Air China has also stepped in and plans to resume direct flights between New Delhi and Beijing. Read to know more!
Air China To Resume Flights Between New Delhi And Beijing
To improve trade, tourism, and overall trust between India and China, another important step has been taken. According to News18, Air China is now set to resume direct flights between New Delhi and Beijing. This isn’t the first such move. Back in February 2026, Air India also restarted its direct Delhi–Shanghai flights. The airlines took this step after nearly six years. At the same time, China Eastern Airlines has launched daily non-stop flights on the Delhi–Shanghai route. This has reduced travel time to under eight hours.
IndiGo is also taking part. The airline is planning to start flights between Kolkata and Shanghai from March 29, 2026. The airline has been running flights between Delhi and Guangzhou since November 2025 and operates Kolkata–Guangzhou routes as well. A direct Mumbai–Shanghai flight is also being planned. That means you no longer have to stress over complicated travel between India and China.
How To Apply For Chinese Visa?
In November 2025, India resumed issuing visas to Chinese nationals. This step was taken after a five-year break. As per News18, not only this, but China has made visa processes easier for Indian travellers. Indian tourists can apply for the L visa, which is meant for travel purposes. China offers 16 types of visas, including business (M), work (Z), student (X1 and X2), family visits (S and Q categories), journalist (J), transit (G), and more. However, most tourists only need the L visa.
To apply for a Chinese visa, Indian travellers must submit a valid passport with at least six months’ validity and two blank pages. They also need to fill out a visa form, two passport photos, a cover letter, and a detailed travel plan. Along with this, round-trip tickets, hotel bookings, bank statements with at least ₹1 lakh balance, income tax returns, salary slips, and a leave letter are required. If applicable, a sponsor or invitation letter must also be included.
Visa fees are not the same, it depend on the type. A single-entry visa is priced at ₹2,900, while a double-entry visa will cost ₹4,400. A six-month multiple-entry visa costs ₹5,900, and a one-year multiple-entry visa costs ₹8,800. Group visas are priced at ₹1,800 per person.
Applicants need to fill out the form online, print it, and submit it at the nearest visa centre with documents and fees. After submission, they receive a slip with the collection date to pick up their visa.
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FAQs
Is there a direct flight between New Delhi and Beijing?
Yes, Air China has resumed direct flights between New Delhi and Beijing.
What the documents needed to apply for Chinese visa?
The documents needed to apply for Chinese visas are valid passport with six months' validity, two blank pages, a visa form, two passport photos, a cover letter, and a detailed travel plan, income tax returns, salary slips, and a leave letter.
Which route did Air India launch flights on between India and China?
Air India has launched direct flights between Delhi and Shanghai.