India Launches New e-Business Visa for Chinese Nationals, Easing Travel

• India introduces e-B-4 Visa for Chinese businessmen, simplifying travel for specific activities like equipment installation and maintenance.
• The new e-visa, launched January 1, allows online application via https://indianvisaonline.gov.in, bypassing embassy visits.
• Issued within 45-50 days, the visa permits a stay of up to six months in India, addressing growing business visa demand.
• Indian companies can also apply for Chinese nationals through DPIIT’s NSWS portal at https://www.nsws.gov.in/.
• This move is part of recent people-centric initiatives to improve India-China relations.

Why It Matters: India's new e-B-4 Visa streamlines business travel for Chinese nationals, boosting bilateral ties.