India Launches New e-Business Visa for Chinese Nationals to Boost Ties

• India introduces the e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4 Visa) for Chinese businessmen to enhance bilateral business ties.
• The e-B-4 Visa facilitates specific business activities like equipment installation, quality checks, maintenance, production, and training in India.
• Chinese nationals can apply online via https://indianvisaonline.gov.in, bypassing embassy visits, with a processing time of 45-50 days.
• The visa allows a stay of up to six months in India and addresses the growing demand for business travel.
• Indian companies can also apply on behalf of Chinese citizens through DPIIT's NSWS portal at https://www.nsws.gov.in/.

Why It Matters: India's new e-B-4 Visa simplifies business travel for Chinese nationals, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations.