Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Nepal?
The official link goes to nepaliport.immigration.gov.np. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Nepal entry rules for Chinese citizens.
| Verdict | Visa on arrival |
|---|---|
| Document | Gratis (free) tourist visa, on arrival or from a Nepali mission |
| Fee | Free |
| Stay | 15, 30 or 90 days as requested; up to 150 days per calendar year on tourist visas |
| Validity | As issued |
| When to apply | Register on NepaliPort up to 15 days before arrival |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Chinese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Nepal entry requirements.
Skip the form. $4.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Nepal online arrival form on nepaliport.immigration.gov.np for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $4.99 and the form itself is free. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for a Chinese passport.
Nepal Tourism Board lists Chinese nationals among those who get a gratis visa. The page does not state a different maximum stay, so the normal tourist visa durations are assumed.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months from the date of entry into Nepal (FCDO; US State Dept says 6 months beyond arrival). Canada advises 6 months beyond your planned departure and warns airlines may apply stricter rules, so 6 months past departure is the safe rule. Passports reported lost or stolen are refused.
Recent changes in Nepal.
- 2025-09-16 — Foreign nationals arriving in Nepal after 16 Sep 2025 must register online through the NepaliPort website or app (personal, visa and travel details).
The short answers.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Yes, but it’s issued on arrival: Chinese citizens get the Gratis (free) tourist visa, on arrival or from a Nepali mission at the border for stays of 15, 30 or 90 days as requested; up to 150 days per calendar year on tourist visas.
How much does it cost for Chinese citizens?
Free. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Nepal?
15, 30 or 90 days as requested; up to 150 days per calendar year on tourist visas. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Chinese citizens apply?
Register on NepaliPort up to 15 days before arrival.
Where do Chinese citizens apply?
On the official site, nepaliport.immigration.gov.np. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $4.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Nepal visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.