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42 Indians Denied Entry and Deported from Guangzhou Airport
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A group of 42 Indian travelers was denied entry and deported upon arrival at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on October 18 after failing to provide required travel documentation, including return tickets, hotel bookings, and proof of sufficient funds.
According to media reports, the group had arrived in Guangzhou on a flight from India. During immigration checks, officials discovered that none of the passengers possessed valid return tickets or hotel reservations, and most were unable to demonstrate adequate financial means for their stay. One traveler was reportedly carrying only 200 US dollars in cash.
Officials from China’s immigration authority stated that the deportations were conducted in line with new entry regulations implemented in September 2025. Under the updated policy, visitors from seven countries — including India — are required to present three key documents upon arrival: a confirmed return ticket, proof of hotel accommodation, and evidence of sufficient financial means. Failure to provide any of these documents results in automatic denial of entry.
“The rules are clear — travelers who cannot demonstrate a legitimate purpose for their visit or the financial ability to support themselves will be refused entry,” an airport officer told local media. Consequently, the 42 travelers were denied entry and sent back on the next available flight.
Chinese authorities suspect that the travelers may have been deceived by unauthorized agents or “black intermediaries” in India, who allegedly advertise false promises such as “visa-free travel” or “easy entry through group tours.” Some of these agents reportedly provide counterfeit university admission letters or travel documents — tactics previously used by Indian migrants attempting to enter Western countries like Canada and the UK.
“These travel scams have evolved into a small underground industry,” an immigration analyst told Chinese media. “However, schemes that may have succeeded elsewhere cannot evade China’s stringent inspection procedures and advanced data-tracking systems.”
Source: m.tianjindaily.com.cn