India has reportedly suspended tourist visas for Chinese nationals in what is seen as a retaliatory move against Beijing’s refusal to allow the return of thousands of Indian students who have been stuck in India since 2020.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in an update issued on April 20 that “tourist visas issued to nationals of China are no longer valid,” local news outlet The Times of India reported.
However, India is still offering business, employment, diplomatic, and official visas to Chinese nationals, according to the outlet.
According to the IATA, India only allows the entry of nationals of Bhutan, Maldives, and Nepal; Indian residence permit holders, Indian visa or e-visa holders, overseas citizens of India cardholders, persons of Indian origin cardholders, and diplomatic passport holders.
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