China — India border
Border crossings China — India for road trips: hours on each side, what is closed and who is refused — in both directions, how long the border usually takes and what your own vehicle needs.
Between China — India there is 1 border crossing, 1 with a name. Before you go, check them on the official sites of both countries.
- Updated 26 October 2026
- 1 crossing
Which way you are going
Each country has its own border service and rules — we show both sides.
China → India
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
🛡️ Buy insurance locally. This country is outside the Green Card system: your own insurance is not valid, buy a local policy at the border or online in advance.PBUK — карта системы «Зелёная карта» · checked 29/10/2026
📘 A Carnet de Passages is required. A Carnet de Passages is required; the deposit can be up to 100% of the vehicle value.TCS — carnet de passages 2026 · checked 29/10/2026
India → China
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
🛡️ Buy insurance locally. This country is outside the Green Card system: your own insurance is not valid, buy a local policy at the border or online in advance.PBUK — карта системы «Зелёная карта» · checked 29/10/2026
🧭 Own vehicle only with a permit and an escort. Driving your own vehicle requires a permit and an accompanying guide, arranged in advance.Госдеп США — Китай · checked 29/10/2026
Border crossings
Hours are as reported by each side; one side open 24/7 does not mean the other is.
Shipki La
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
China — India border: FAQ
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Other borders
Border crossings — OpenStreetMap. “Usual” estimates — CAMPLY.