Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Nepal

Ⅰ. Chinese Diplomatic Missions in Nepal

1. Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nepal

 

  • Address: Pani Pokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Contact:
    • Telephone: +977-1-4411740 (Consular Section)
    • Email: visaKathmandu@visaforchina.org
    • Website: www.chinaembassy.org.np
  • Working Hours:
    • Visa Submission: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00 (excl. holidays)
    • Visa Collection: Mon–Fri 15:00–16:00

Ⅱ. Nepalese Diplomatic Missions in China

1. Embassy of Nepal in Beijing

 

  • Address: No. 1, Sanlitun West Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
  • Contact:
    • Telephone: +86-10-65321795
    • Email: embassy.beijing@mofaff.gov.np
  • Working Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 (visa services by appointment)

2. Consulates-General of Nepal

 

  • Chengdu: No. 25, South Section 4, Renminnan Road, Chengdu
  • Lhasa: No. 1, Jiangsu Road, Lhasa (Tibet Autonomous Region)

Ⅲ. Chinese Visa Types for Nepalese Citizens

 

Visa Type Purpose Key Requirements
L (Tourism) Sightseeing, visiting friends/family Invitation letter (optional), hotel booking, flight itinerary
M (Business) Trade, conferences, short-term work Chinese company invitation letter, business license
Z (Work) Long-term employment Work permit, invitation letter from Chinese employer
X1/X2 (Study) Academic programs (X1: >6 months; X2: <6 months) Admission letter, JW201/JW202 form
Q1/Q2 (Family Visit) Relatives in China (Q1: long-term; Q2: short-term) Family relationship proof (e.g., birth certificate), inviter’s ID
F (Visit) Cultural/academic exchanges Invitation from Chinese organization

Ⅳ. Application Process for Chinese Visas

Step 1: Online Application

 

  • Website: https://cova.mfa.gov.cn (Chinese Visa Application Service Center)
  • Complete the Visa Application Form (print and sign).

Step 2: Document Checklist

 

  • Required:
    • Passport (valid ≥6 months, ≥2 blank pages)
    • 2×2-inch passport photo (white background, recent)
    • Travel proof (flight/hotel bookings)
  • Type-specific: Refer to Table Ⅲ.

Step 3: Submission & Fees

 

  • Location: Chinese Embassy, Kathmandu (or Visa Application Service Center).
  • Fees (NPR):
    • Single-entry: 3,500 | Double-entry: 5,000 | 1-year multiple-entry: 7,500
    • Processing: 4–5 days (express: 2–3 days, +1,500 NPR).

Step 4: Collection

 

  • Bring the receipt and passport.

Ⅴ. Important Notes

 

  1. Visa Validity:
    • L/M/F: 30–90 days stay (case-dependent).
    • Z/X1: Multiple-entry, 30-day initial stay (register with local police within 24 hours).
  2. Common Issues:
    • Rejections: Incomplete documents, security concerns, or weak Nepal ties.
    • Extensions: Apply at local PSB (Public Security Bureau) in China.
  3. COVID-19:
    • No quarantine (as of 2023); check China CDC for updates.

Ⅵ. Resources

 

 

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  • Clear section headers and subheaders.
  • Tables for visa types (enhanced readability).
  • Bulleted lists for step-by-step processes.
  • Highlighted key details (fees, deadlines).
  • Bilingual consistency (English version mirrors Chinese content).