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title: Nepal visa for citizens of China
description: "Citizens of China can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Nepal visa for citizens of China

Citizens of China can get a visa on arrival in Nepal.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival (Free for Chinese)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** No fee listed
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Fill arrival card** — Complete the arrival card provided on the flight
2. **Proceed to VOA counter** — Go to the immigration counter marked 'Visa on Arrival'
3. **Submit documents** — Submit passport, photo, arrival card, and onward ticket
4. **Receive visa** — Visa sticker placed in passport; entry permitted

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): 2x2 inches, recent
- **Arrival card** (Travel): Provided on flight or at arrival hall
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel
- **Hotel booking** (Travel, optional): Recommended but not mandatory

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is free for Chinese citizens
- Ensure passport validity of at least 6 months

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Carry a printed return or onward ticket

## FAQs

### Do citizens of China need a visa for Nepal?

Citizens of China can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (Free for Chinese).

### How long can citizens of China stay in Nepal?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of China need for Nepal?

Passport; Passport-size photo; Arrival card; Return/onward ticket; Hotel booking.

### How long must my passport be valid for Nepal?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Nepal visa for every passport](/visa/nepal)
- [Every destination for China passport holders](/visa/passport/china)