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Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Passport China
Destination Nepal

China passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, so no application is needed before travelling.

Answer Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival

Entry requirement
Visa on arrival
Maximum stay
Check on entry
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What China passport holders need to do

  1. Bring a passport with enough validity and at least one blank page.
  2. Have the visa fee ready, often in cash, plus passport photos if they are requested.
  3. Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation to show the immigration officer.

China is one of 185 passports in the “visa on arrival” group for Nepal. See the full Nepal visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for China passport holders

Nepal is one of 38 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the China passport, which ranks #48 worldwide with a mobility score of 83. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 29 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Armenia Visa-free 180 days
Azerbaijan Visa-free 30 days
Georgia Visa-free 30 days
Iran Visa-free 21 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Malaysia Visa-free 30 days
Maldives Visa-free 30 days
Palestine Visa-free –
Qatar Visa-free 30 days
Singapore Visa-free 30 days
Thailand Visa-free 60 days
United Arab Emirates Visa-free 30 days

All visa-free countries for the China passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Nepal?

China passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, so no application is needed before travelling.

Do Nepal citizens need a visa for China?

Nepal passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to China.

Nepal visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Nepal before you book.