Nepal Visa for China Citizens — VOA, Fees & Application Guide
China passport holders enter Nepal visa-free — no fee, no stamp, no visa form. Yatra concierge handles airport pickup at TIA Kathmandu, hotel booking, and trekking permits.
Updated · May 7, 2026
Visa-free (since 2025)Important notes for China passport holders
- Chinese passport holders enjoy visa-free entry for tourism since April 2025 (Government of Nepal MoU with Government of China, 60-day stay maximum).
- For longer stays (>60 days) or non-tourism purposes, apply for the relevant visa at the Nepal embassy in Beijing or consulate in Lhasa/Hong Kong.
- Direct flights from Beijing/Chengdu/Kunming/Hong Kong to Kathmandu — no visa stamp required at TIA arrival; passport stamp on entry.
What Yatra arranges for China visitors
- Airport pickup at TIAPre-booked driver waiting at International Arrivals with your name on a sign.
- Hotel bookingKathmandu (Thamel/Patan/Boudha), Pokhara Lakeside, Chitwan Sauraha, Lumbini, Nagarkot.
- Trekking permitsTIMS card + Annapurna / Sagarmatha / Langtang area permits, restricted-area permits for Manaslu / Upper Mustang / Dolpo.
- Domestic flightsKathmandu to Pokhara, Lukla, Bharatpur, Janakpur, Bhairahawa.
Frequently asked questions
Most-asked questions from China citizens about visiting Nepal — fees, documents, extensions, and Yatra arrival concierge.
Do China citizens need a visa to enter Nepal?
China citizens do NOT need a visa to enter Nepal — direct entry with passport (or voter ID / Aadhaar for Indians) at TIA Kathmandu and the 6 land borders.
What documents do China citizens need at TIA arrival?
Passport valid 6+ months beyond intended departure with 2 blank pages, one passport-size photo (51x51mm or 35x45mm, white background, recent), and the visa fee in USD cash or by Visa/Mastercard. Pre-fill the form at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np up to 15 days ahead to halve your queue time.
What is the Nepal visa fee for China citizens in 2026?
China citizens pay no Nepal visa fee.
Can China citizens extend a Nepal tourist visa?
Yes. Tourist visa extensions are processed at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu (Kalikasthan) or the Pokhara branch. Extension fee is USD 3/day with a USD 30 minimum for the first 15 days. Maximum aggregate stay is 150 days per visa year (January-December).
Where is the Nepal embassy/consulate for China?
Apply for non-tourist visas at the nearest Nepal embassy or consulate. Tourist Visa-on-Arrival is issued at TIA Kathmandu without advance application.
Can Yatra help China visitors with Nepal arrival?
Yes — Yatra concierge for foreign visitors covers airport pickup at TIA, hotel booking in Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan / Lumbini, all trekking permits in one booking (TIMS + area permits), domestic flights to Pokhara / Lukla / Bharatpur, and onward visa support if continuing to India, Bhutan, or Tibet from Nepal.