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Entry & visa

China → Nepal

Visa on arrivalstay 90 days

Online tourist visa / tourist visa on arrival is available; Chinese tourists may receive the tourist visa on arrival free of charge. Tourist visas are normally issued for 15, 30, or 90 days, with a 150-day tourist-stay cap per calendar year.

Passport should normally be valid for at least 6 months on arrival. For short business purposes, confirm that the visa category matches the purpose of travel; Nepal guidance says foreign travelers enter on a tourist visa and may change visa type after arrival under the applicable process.

Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18

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Documents & how to apply

  • Duly filled online visa application form — Print the receipt after submission and present it to Immigration Authority on arrival.
  • Valid passport — Passport should be valid for more than six months.
  • Copies of passport and identity card
  • Recent passport-size photograph — The embassy checklist states 35×45 mm; the online application instructions state to prepare a recent digital photograph for upload.
  • Birth certificate for children under 10 years old · optional — Only applicable to children under 10 years old.
  • Real and valid round-trip air tickets and hotel orders
  • Address and contact details — The online application requires permanent address, detailed address in Nepal, telephone numbers, and email address.

💳 0 USD (government fee) 📍 Pre-fill the application through Nepal’s official online services portal, then obtain the visa on arrival from Immigration Authority at an authorized entry point; applications can also be made at the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing or Nepal consular offices in China.

Chinese nationals are eligible for visa on arrival at authorized entry points including Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu; the online application remains in the system for 15 days, so carry the printed receipt and supporting documents.

Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗

Common questions

Does a Chinese ordinary passport holder with a valid U.S. visa need to obtain a Nepal visa before short tourist travel?

The U.S. visa does not appear to change the Nepal rule; the Chinese passport itself is already eligible for Nepal online tourist visa / free tourist visa on arrival, for up to 90 days. A U.S. visa was not found as a Nepal waiver condition.

Can a British citizen get a Nepal visa on arrival for a short tourist visit?

Yes. UK government guidance says a visa is required for visits up to 90 days, and travelers can apply online for a visa on arrival and collect/pay at the airport, or apply using airport forms/terminals.

How long can a Singapore passport holder stay in Nepal on visa on arrival?

Singapore MFA guidance says Singaporeans may stay up to 90 days in Nepal with a visa issued on arrival; tourists may stay no more than 150 days in any calendar year.

Can a U.S. passport holder get a Nepal visa on arrival when entering by land?

Yes, at designated land border points, but the traveler must make sure they obtain the visa and entry stamp; the U.S. Department of State warns that entering without visa documentation and an entry stamp can prevent departure and cause additional consequences.

Verify with official sources

Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.