Chinese citizens visiting Nepal — Free 150 days (China)
Chinese citizens receive a FREE 150-day Tourist visa per visa year (Jan–Dec) — the most generous gratis arrangement Nepal offers any nationality. The free visa is granted at TIA Kathmandu arrival or at any Nepali Embassy abroad.
Updated · May 16, 2026
China → Nepal
Free 150 days (China)Free 150 days per visa year — the most generous gratis arrangement Nepal offers.
- Chinese nationals receive a FREE 150-day Tourist visa per visa year (Jan–Dec). This is the most generous gratis arrangement Nepal offers any nationality, reflecting deep bilateral and Belt-and-Road ties.
- Officials from China (diplomatic + service passports) do not need an entry visa at all — see the visa-waiver track.
- For investments and long-term residence, Chinese nationals can transition to Business or Residential visas at the Department of Immigration after entering on the Tourist gratis.
Eligible Nepal visa types
tourist
Tourist Visa
Sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking, visiting friends and family.
Fee: $30 / $50 / $125
Stay: 15, 30, or 90 days per visa. Max 150 days total stay per visa year (Jan–Dec).
visa-on-arrival
Visa on Arrival (Tourist)
The standard arrival path for ~165 nationalities — fill the online form (or use airport kiosk), pay at the bank counter, get the sticker.
Fee: $30 / $50 / $125
Stay: 15 / 30 / 90 days; multi-entry; extendable up to 150 days/year.
business
Business Visa
Investors and businesspeople investing in or operating a business in Nepal.
Fee: $20–35/mo · $200–400/yr · $500–1000 / 5-yr · free for ≥NPR 1B invest
Stay: Up to 5 years per grant.
working-non-tourist
Non-Tourist Visa — Working
Foreign nationals working with GoN-affiliated, donor-funded, or any other organisation in Nepal.
Fee: $30–75/mo + re-entry add-on
Stay: Aligned with the work permit / contract duration; max 1 year per renewal at DoI.
study-non-tourist
Non-Tourist Visa — Study
Foreign nationals studying in Nepali educational institutions (university, language school, research fellowship).
Fee: school-tier-based
Stay: Aligned with academic enrolment; renewable annually.
residential
Residential Visa
Foreigners with international reputation, capable of outstanding contributions to Nepal's economic / social / cultural growth, OR with a $100k+ industrial investment, OR who wish to spend their life in Nepal without doing business.
Fee: $1,200/year
Stay: 1 year, renewable indefinitely.
marriage-relation
Marriage / Relation Visa
Foreigners with direct blood relation to a Nepali, OR foreign relatives of foreigners married to a Nepali citizen.
Fee: $10–25/mo + re-entry
Stay: Per-month renewable.
transit
Transit Visa
Foreign nationals transiting through Nepal en route to a third country, max 24 hours.
Fee: $5
Stay: Maximum 24 hours.
diplomatic
Diplomatic Visa
Holders of diplomatic passports recommended by their concerned diplomatic mission, plus family members.
Fee: Free
Stay: 30-day entry visa; extendable per diplomatic posting.
official
Official Visa
Holders of official passports on official visit to Nepal, plus family members.
Fee: Free
Stay: 30-day entry; extendable per assignment.
Where to apply (nearest Nepali mission)
Embassy of Nepal — Beijing
1 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600, China
- Phone
- +86 10 6532 1795
- [email protected]
Application — step by step
- 1
Pre-fill arrival form
Fill the online arrival form at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/visa/online — receipt is valid 15 days; print and bring the barcode.
- 2
Arrive at TIA / land border
Bring your passport, the printed receipt, one photo, and cash USD for the fee. Use the airport kiosk if you skipped the online form.
- 3
Pay at the bank counter
Pay $30 / $50 / $125 at the bank counter inside the immigration hall. Cards accepted at TIA; some land borders are cash-only.
- 4
Hand in to immigration officer
Present passport + bank receipt + arrival form to the Immigration Officer for the visa sticker.
Need help? Yatra For Fun handles your Nepal arrival logistics
From hotel and apartment bookings to airport pickup, sightseeing tours, and trekking permits — we issue a single NPR invoice and a Kathmandu concierge stays on call throughout your visit.
Frequently asked questions
Everything Chinese travellers ask before applying for a Nepal visa — fees, on-arrival eligibility, documents, extension rules.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Chinese citizens receive a FREE 150-day Tourist visa per visa year (Jan–Dec) — the most generous gratis arrangement Nepal offers any nationality. The free visa is granted at TIA Kathmandu arrival or at any Nepali Embassy abroad.
How much is the Nepal visa fee for Chinese citizens?
Chinese citizens get a FREE 150-day Tourist visa per visa year. Beyond that, the standard $30 / $50 / $125 fee table applies.
Where do Chinese citizens apply for a Nepal visa?
Pre-fill the online arrival form at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/visa/online (saves queue time at TIA), then pay the visa fee at the bank counter on arrival at TIA Kathmandu or any of the 7 land borders. Alternatively, lodge in advance at any Nepali Embassy abroad — for Chinese applicants, that is Embassy of Nepal — Beijing.
What documents do Chinese citizens need for Nepal visa?
Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages), one passport-size photo, confirmed return / onward ticket, proof of funds (rule of thumb: USD 50–100 per day of stay), and the printed online arrival form receipt with barcode.
Can Chinese citizens extend their Nepal Tourist Visa?
Yes — at Department of Immigration (Kathmandu Kalikasthan) and Immigration Office Pokhara. Rate: $3 per day with a 15-day minimum, plus $25 surcharge to renew multi-entry. Late fine $5 per day past expiry. Maximum total stay 150 days per visa year (Jan–Dec).
Can Chinese citizens get a Nepal Business or Working visa?
Yes — but only via the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu (not at airport). Business Visa: $20–35 per month based on investment tier (free for investments ≥ NPR 1 billion). Working Visa: $30–75 per month, requires a work permit from Department of Labour and a recommendation letter from the line ministry. Apply at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/.
Sources
- · https://www.immigration.gov.np/en/post/visa-fee-and-documents-1 — Department of Immigration: full Visa Fee and Documents table (13 categories, official fees in USD)
- · https://www.immigration.gov.np/en/page/visa-on-arrival — Department of Immigration: Visa on Arrival page (restricted-12 list, gratis rules, fee table)
- · https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/visa/online — Nepaliport: arrival kiosk pre-fill form (15-day cache)
- · https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/onlinevisa-mission/application — Nepaliport: pre-arrival visa via Nepali Embassy abroad
- · https://mofa.gov.np/pages/diplomatic-missions-25/ — Ministry of Foreign Affairs: list of all 43 Nepali Embassies, Permanent Missions, and Consulates General
- · Immigration Act 2049 (1992) + Immigration Regulations 2051 (1994) — governing legislation