Passport Atlas

Passport Atlas

China passport to Nepal

The matrix records visa on arrival for Chinese passports to Nepal, with a long typical stay. The foil issued at the port is authoritative. Snapshot 2026-10.

Short answer: China passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, usually for 150 days.

Bring photos and fees. Land entry from Tibet can differ from flying in.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Nepal lets 186 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is one of them.
  • China passports get “On arrival” at 32 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Nepal passports get “Visa required” in China.

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm

Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.

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Flight corridor

Direct flights

ChinaChinaNepalNepal
Typical duration
2.8 hours
From
CTU · LXA · CAN
To
KTM

Airlines Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines

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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

China

Country profile

Capital

Beijing

Population

1.41 billion

Area

9,596,960 km²

Currency

Chinese yuan CNY

Languages

Chinese

Time zone

UTC+08:00

Foreign-born

1.6 million · 2024

Migrant share

0.1%

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • Han Chinese91.1%
  • ethnic minorities8.9%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Nepal

Country profile

Capital

Kathmandu

Population

29.9 million

Area

140,800 km²

Currency

Nepalese rupee NPR

Languages

Nepali

Time zone

UTC+05:45

Foreign-born

470,719 · 2024

Migrant share

1.6%

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • other20%
  • Chhettri16.5%
  • Brahman-Hill11.3%
  • Magar6.9%
  • Tharu6.2%
  • Tamang5.6%
  • Other33.5%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type D

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Left

Emergency

Police 112 · Ambulance 112

Dialing code

+977

Airports

KTM · PHH · BWA · JKR

Highlights

  • Everest
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • Phewa Lake
  • Lumbini

China · On arrival

FAQ

Does a China passport need a visa for Nepal?

The matrix records visa on arrival for Chinese passports to Nepal, with a long typical stay. The foil issued at the port is authoritative.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 150 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Nepal typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Nepal mission.

What about a Nepal passport entering China?

The reverse result is “Visa required”.

How do you apply for Nepal as a visitor?

Tourist VOA:15 / 30 / 90-day bands。Bring USD cash, photos and a blank page; pay the band you need.

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