Indian travellers planning a trip to China will need to follow a revised visa application process from October 26, as Chinese diplomatic missions take over applications previously handled by visa application centres in New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.

Under the new system, applicants must complete an online application and receive approval for their documents before submitting their passports and supporting papers to the designated Chinese embassy or consulate.

The change affects tourists, business travellers and people seeking consular legalisation of documents.…