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Nepal
Nepal visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Nepal issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 150 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cn.nepalembassy.gov.np
Which Nepal visa?
Tourist Visa on Arrival (Tribhuvan International Airport and land entry points)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 15, 30 or 90 days, extendable to 150 days per calendar year
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- Issued at the immigration desk on arrival
For the visa on arrival, Nepal’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on nepaliport.immigration.gov.np. Processing time, as Nepal states it: Issued at the immigration desk on arrival. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 15, 30 or 90 days, extendable to 150 days per calendar year.
Nepali citizens travelling to China
NepalChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Nepal
Travel advice for Nepal
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from China to Nepal, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Nepal at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Nepal (updated 1 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Nepal (updated 19 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Nepal
Chinese citizens may stay in Nepal for up to 150 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nepal.
How Chinese citizens apply
Chinese citizens receive the visa for Nepal at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Nepal’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
India requires Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nepali citizens travelling to China
Nepali citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Nepal issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Nepal?
Chinese citizens can stay in Nepal for up to 150 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Nepal visa on arrival cost?
Nepal’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the visa on arrival. Processing time: Issued at the immigration desk on arrival.
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for China?
Nepali citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Can Chinese citizens enter Nepal visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need a visa on arrival in Nepal.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.