India Launches e-B-4 Visa to Boost Business Ties with China

• New e-B-4  visa is designed to boost India-China business cooperation and industrial ties
• Fully digital application process permits business stays in India for up to six months
• Visa enables manufacturing, investment, technical work, and operational support activities

India has introduced a new e-Production Investment Business Visa, known as the e-B-4 Visa, for Chinese nationals, marking a fresh step to improve bilateral business ties. The move is designed to support growing industrial and investment activity involving Chinese companies and professionals operating in India.

The e-B-4 Visa allows Chinese business travelers to visit India for specific work-related purposes. These include installation and commissioning of equipment, quality checks, essential maintenance, production support, IT and ERP ramp-ups, training, and supply chain development. Senior management visits, plant design, and early-stage operations are also covered under the visa framework.

One of the key features of the e-B-4 Visa is its fully online application process. Applicants can apply directly through the Indian government’s e-visa portal without visiting an embassy or using intermediaries. According to official guidance, the visa has a processing time of 45 to 50 days and permits a stay of up to six months in India.

Indian companies can also initiate applications on behalf of Chinese nationals. They can do so by registering on the National Single Window System (NSWS) portal managed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). This option is expected to ease coordination for businesses involved in cross-border manufacturing and investment projects.

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The visa launch follows increased demand for business travel between the two countries, especially in sectors such as electronics, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Officials say the step is part of broader, people-focused measures agreed upon by India and China to stabilize and reset bilateral relations.

By easing entry for skilled business professionals, India aims to facilitate smoother operations, faster project execution, and stronger economic cooperation.