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Notice on Exemption of Collection of Biometric Data (Fingerprints) for Short-Term Visa Applicants

To further facilitate visa applicants, visa offices of Chinese Embassy and Consulates General in India will extend the exemption of biometric data (fingerprints) collection to visa applicants eligible for all short-term single or double entry (staying for less than 180 days). The exemption period is from September 2, 2024, to December 31, 2025.

Enquiry contact of Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Kolkata

Tel：+91-033-40010210 (Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 14:00 pm, 15:00 pm - 17:00 pm)

E-mail：kolkatacentre@visaforchina.org

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre Kolkata

2^nd September 2024

Address: BIPI Building Omega, Bengal Intelligent Park, Block EP&GP, Sector V, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata

Office Hours: 09:00-12:00 (Monday to Friday) for submission, 14:00-16:00 (Monday to Friday) for collection .

The Centre is closed on weekend and holidays.

TEL: +91-033-40010210 (Monday to Friday)
E-mail: kolkatacentre@visaforchina.org