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China Visa for Nepali Citizens

Visa requiredLast reviewed April 25, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting China as tourists use the China Tourist Visa. Processing time: Regular ~4 working days. Apply through Embassy of the People's Republic of China — Kathmandu. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: China Tourist Visa (L)Stay: 30 / 60 days per entry (consul discretion).
Visa fee: Not listed in our record
Processing time: Regular ~4 working days (post COVA approval)
Where to apply: Embassy of the People's Republic of China — Kathmandu

At a glance

At a glance — China Tourist Visa (L)

Processing time: Regular ~4 working days (post COVA approval); Express 2 ~3 days; Express 1 ~2 days.
Stay duration: 30 / 60 days per entry (consul discretion).
Visa validity: 3 months single / 6 months / 1 year / 2 years / 5 years multi.
Entries: Single, Double, 6-month Multiple, or 12-month Multiple.
Bank balance / financial proof: Bank statement (last 3 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000).
Where to apply: (1) Complete COVA at cova.mfa.gov.cn, (2) Submit at CVASC Rising Mall, Kamaladi (Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00), (3) Pay in NPR cash / QR, then (4) Collect passport Mon–Fri 13:00–16:00.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — China Tourist Visa (L)
Tourism, sightseeing, family / friend visit (short).
Stay
30 / 60 days per entry (consul discretion).
Processing
Regular ~4 working days (post COVA approval); Express 2 ~3 days; Express 1 ~2 days.
Business — China Business Visa (M)
Commercial meetings, contracts, trade.
Stay
30 / 60 days per entry.
Processing
~4 working days.
Student — China Student Visa (X1 long-term / X2 short-term)
X1: long-term study (>180 days); X2: short-term study or training (≤180 days).
Stay
Per programme.
Processing
~4 working days.
Work — China Work Visa (Z) — and R Talent Visa
Z: salaried employment; R: high-end / urgently needed talent (5-year multi).
Stay
Per work permit.
Processing
~4 working days AFTER work permit notification issued.
Family Visit — China Family Visa (Q1 long-term / Q2 short-term · S1 long private / S2 short private)
Q1/Q2: family reunion (PRC citizen / PR holder relative); S1/S2: private affairs accompanying Z / X1 / J1 holder.
Stay
Q1/S1: residence permit; Q2/S2: ≤180 days.
Processing
~4 working days.
Transit — China Transit Visa (G) — 24-hour airside exemption
Transit through China to third country.
Stay
Up to 7 days (G visa); 24 hours airside without visa (Nepalis NOT eligible for 240-hour transit).
Group Tour — China Group Tourist Visa (Group L) — Tibet via Kerung
Group travel from Nepal to Tibet via Gyirong/Kerung border crossing — required for foreign tourists entering Tibet from Nepal.
Stay
Per tour itinerary.
Processing
~4 working days.

Checklist

Required documents — China tourist visa

8 required · 1 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank visa pages) + photocopy of bio + Nepali visa/permit page
Required
COVA-printed application form (signed)
Required
Mandatory pre-step at cova.mfa.gov.cn since 25 June 2025.
Photo (48 × 33 mm, white background, no glasses, no smile, < 6 months old)
Required
Round-trip ticket OR Nepali invitation host details
Required
Hotel booking
Required
Travel itinerary
Required
Bank statement (last 3 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000)
Required
Nepali citizenship certificate copy
Required
For Tibet (Kerung border crossing): Group Visa from Embassy Kathmandu + Tibet Travel Permit from TAR agency
Conditional
Mandatory if crossing into Tibet from Nepal.

Where to apply

China embassy in Nepal

Mission: Embassy of the People's Republic of China — Kathmandu
Address: Hattisar, Baluwatar, Kathmandu (P.O. Box 4234)
Phone: +977 1 4411740, +977 1 4440286
Email: kathmandu@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Hours: Diplomatic / official / courtesy visas only. Ordinary tourist / business / study / work etc. all routed through CVASC Kathmandu.
Application centre: Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) — Kathmandu — 1st Floor, Rising Mall, Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal · +977-1-4169043 · kathmanducenter@visaforchina.org · Submission Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00 · Macau visa Tue/Wed/Thu only 09:00–15:00 · Passport collection Mon–Fri 13:00–16:00.
Online portal: https://www.visaforchina.cn/KTM3_EN/qianzhengyewu

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
KEY: Visa fee charged on behalf of the Chinese Embassy is FREE for Nepali citizens on Regular service — single, double, 6-month multi, 12-month multi all gratis under the Nepal–China bilateral arrangement. Only the CVASC service fee NPR 3,900 + any express upgrade applies.
CVASC is at 1st Floor, Rising Mall, Kamaladi, Kathmandu (NOT Mid-Baneshwor — common misconception).
MANDATORY PRE-STEP (since 25 June 2025): All applicants must complete the COVA online application + upload supporting docs at cova.mfa.gov.cn and pass online review BEFORE visiting CVASC.
Optional VIP-5 in-center fill assistance: NPR 3,900 (paid additionally if you want CVASC staff to complete COVA for you).
CVASC service fee: Regular NPR 3,900 · Express 2 NPR 5,850 · Express 1 NPR 7,800 (incl. VAT, non-refundable).
For express service add embassy upgrade fees: Express 2 NPR 2,700 · Express 1 NPR 4,000 (Group L visa: half rates).
Processing times: Regular ≈ 4 working days · Express 2 ≈ 3 days · Express 1 ≈ 2 days. COVA online review adds 1–3 days separately.
Photo: 48 × 33 mm, white background, full face, no glasses, no smile, taken within 6 months.
Tibet (TAR): Travel from Nepal via Gyirong/Kerung border requires a GROUP VISA issued by the Embassy of China Kathmandu (NOT individual L visa) + Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) from a TAR-licensed agency. Independent travel in TAR is forbidden. Individual L visas issued elsewhere are typically cancelled when crossing into Tibet from Nepal.
240-hour visa-free transit (upgraded from 144-hour on 17 Dec 2024, expanded to 65 ports on 4 Nov 2025): Nepal is NOT on the 54-country eligibility list. Only the 24-hour airside direct-transit exemption applies to Nepalis (must remain airside, onward ticket required).
For long-stay (X1 / Z / J1 / Q1 / S1): residence permit must be applied within 30 days of arrival in China at the local PSB.
Closed: 1–5 May 2026 (Labour Day) + weekends + Chinese / Nepali public holidays.

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FAQ

China visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a China visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit China as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting China for tourism use the China Tourist Visa (L), which allows a stay of 30 / 60 days per entry (consul discretion).

How long does a China tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

Regular ~4 working days (post COVA approval); Express 2 ~3 days; Express 1 ~2 days.

What bank balance is required for a China visa?

Bank statement (last 3 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000).

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in China on a tourist visa?

30 / 60 days per entry (consul discretion) (China Tourist Visa (L)).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a China tourist visa?

(1) Complete COVA at cova.mfa.gov.cn, (2) Submit at CVASC Rising Mall, Kamaladi (Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00), (3) Pay in NPR cash / QR, then (4) Collect passport Mon–Fri 13:00–16:00.

What documents are required for a China tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank visa pages) + photocopy of bio + Nepali visa/permit page; COVA-printed application form (signed); Photo (48 × 33 mm, white background, no glasses, no smile, < 6 months old); Round-trip ticket OR Nepali invitation host details; Hotel booking; Travel itinerary; Bank statement (last 3 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000); Nepali citizenship certificate copy.

Where is the China embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of the People's Republic of China — Kathmandu — Hattisar, Baluwatar, Kathmandu (P.O. Box 4234). Phone: +977 1 4411740. Applications are lodged at Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) — Kathmandu, 1st Floor, Rising Mall, Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal · +977-1-4169043 · kathmanducenter@visaforchina.org · Submission Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00 · Macau visa Tue/Wed/Thu only 09:00–15:00 · Passport collection Mon–Fri 13:00–16:00.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a China business visa?

Yes — China Business Visa (M). Commercial meetings, contracts, trade. Processing: ~4 working days.

Is there an official online portal for the China visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://www.visaforchina.cn/KTM3_EN/qianzhengyewu.

How is the China visa fee paid?

Cash NPR or QR code only at CVASC counter (no USD / no cards).

Can Yatra For Fun help with a China visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your China visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: April 25, 2026

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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