The Chinese Embassy in India announced an extension of reduced visa fees for travellers from the country, effective until December 31, 2025. Under the extended scheme, the fees remain significantly lower than previous rates, with a single-entry visa priced at $33.82 (INR 2,900), while a double-entry visa at $51.32 (INR 4,400). For those seeking longer stays, a six-month multiple-entry visa is available for $68.81 (INR 5,900), and a 12-month or longer multiple-entry visa at $102.63 (INR 8,800). Additionally, group visas and official group visas continue to be offered at about $21 (INR 1,800) per applicant. The announcement builds on cost-reduction measures introduced last year, which aimed to encourage greater travel to China amidst the evolving geopolitical landscape. “India and China achieved a broad consensus to restore the ground situation in certain areas along the LAC. Both countries have been holding talks at diplomatic and military levels to resolve the differences in some areas along the LAC. “As a result, a broad consensus was developed based on equal and mutual security,” the statement by the Chinese embassy said.