India on Thursday hoped that the Chinese embassy would expedite the issuing the visas to Indian nationals, who want to travel to China for work or studies.
Currently, Chinese nationals are able to travel to India despite the absence of direct connectivity. However, the Indian nationals cannot travel to China as the Chinese side had suspended existing visas since last November.
“We have been in touch with the Chinese side in order to seek an early resumption of travel by Indian citizens to China, especially for those who work or study there. While we recognize the need to ensure safety and strictly follow Covid related protocols, essential two-way travel should be facilitated, especially keeping in view the fact that Chinese nationals are able to travel to India,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said during the weekly press briefing.
In March this year, the Chinese embassy issued a notification about facilitating visas for those taking Chinese-made vaccines.
“It is understood that several Indian nationals have applied for Chinese visas after getting vaccinated in that manner, but are yet to be issued visas. Since these Indian nationals have apparently met the requirements laid down by the Chinese side. We hope that the Chinese Embassy would be able to issue them visas soon,” he said.
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