India Launches e-B-4 Visa to Facilitate Chinese Business Professionals
India has introduced a new e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4) exclusively for Chinese nationals, effective January 1. This digital visa marks a significant step in bilateral efforts to reset people-to-people ties and boost practical economic engagement.
The e-B-4 Visa is designed to streamline travel for Chinese professionals involved in specific industrial and commercial projects. It permits a stay of up to six months and is issued within approximately 45-50 days through a fully online process, eliminating the need for embassy visits or intermediaries.
Streamlined Online Process
Chinese applicants can apply directly via the Indian Bureau of Immigration's e-Visa portal . Concurrently, Indian companies must invite professionals by registering on the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade's National Single Window System (NSWS) using the 'Business User Login'.
Important Facts for Examinations:
The visa supports critical operational activities essential for industrial continuity, including:
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Equipment installation, commissioning, and maintenance
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Production oversight and quality checks
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IT/ERP system implementation and workforce training
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Supply chain development and vendor empanelment
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Visits by senior management and technical experts
Strategic Significance
This initiative reflects a calibrated approach to balance economic pragmatism with national security. By facilitating easier travel for specialists in manufacturing and technology sectors, India aims to support domestic industries integrated into global supply chains while managing bilateral relations with China.
The e-B-4 Visa is a key people-centric measure under recent diplomatic understandings, aiming to stabilize ties by fostering essential business collaboration and technical exchanges.
Month: Current Affairs - January 07, 2026
Category: International Relations