July 24 Marks a New Chapter: India’s Visa Window Opens for Chinese Citizens

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1. Visa Resumption Signals Renewed Engagement

The Indian Embassy in Beijing has announced the resumption of tourist visa issuance for Chinese citizens starting July 24, 2025.
This marks the first such move since the 2020 suspension following border tensions and the pandemic
The decision aligns with broader efforts to normalize bilateral ties and promote peopletopeople exchanges

2. Diplomatic Context and Strategic Timing

The announcement follows highlevel meetings between Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong
Both nations are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with cultural and media exchanges
India has also agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights in the coming months

3. Implications for Travel and Trade

Sources: The Hindu, South China Morning Post, New Indian Express, Business Today, ANI News July 2025

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