China Visit Visa from Nepal 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

China is a major travel destination for Nepali citizens due to its rich history, world-famous landmarks, modern cities, and close regional ties. In 2026, Nepali passport holders who plan to visit China for tourism, sightseeing, or short-term personal visits must apply for a China Visit (Tourist – L) Visa by following a structured and document-based application process. This step-by-step guide explains how Nepali travelers can apply smoothly and correctly.

Step 1: Check Visa Eligibility and Purpose

The China Visit Visa is issued for tourism, holidays, sightseeing, and short personal visits. It does not allow paid employment, business work, or long-term residence. Applicants must ensure that their travel purpose matches the tourist visa category before applying.

Step 2: Prepare Your Passport

Applicants must submit an original passport valid for at least six months from the date of application, with a minimum of two blank visa pages. A photocopy of the passport bio-data page is also required. Passports that are damaged, torn, water-stained, or missing pages will not be accepted. If you have an old passport, it is strongly recommended to carry it, as consular officers may review previous travel history.

Step 3: Arrange Visa Photographs

You must provide two recent color photographs with a plain white background. The photo size must be 48 mm × 33 mm (small 2-inch documentary photo). The applicant must face forward, bareheaded, with a clear and neutral expression. Photos must be recent and meet official Chinese visa photo standards to avoid rejection.

Step 4: Complete the Online Visa Application Form

Applicants must fill out the “Visa Application Form of the People’s Republic of China” online only. After completing the form, print the entire application form and sign it. All information must be accurate and complete. Hand-written application forms are strictly not accepted. Applicants must upload their own photograph while completing the online form. If the uploaded photo is incorrect, the application will be rejected and must be resubmitted.

Step 5: Sign the Data Protection Declaration

Download, print, and sign the Consent Form for Personal Data Collection (Data Processing Agreement). This form is mandatory and must be submitted along with the visa application documents.

Step 6: Prepare Supporting Documents

For individual tourists, applicants must submit round-trip air ticket reservations and hotel bookings covering at least half of the trip, with the applicant’s name clearly mentioned on all documents.
For group tours, applicants must provide round-trip tickets and an invitation letter from a licensed travel agency in China, including traveler details, itinerary, accommodation, and official seal and signature of the agency.

For visiting friends or relatives, additional invitation letters and identity documents of the inviter are required, depending on whether the inviter is a Chinese citizen or a foreign national residing in China.

Step 7: Special Documents (If Applicable)

Applicants who previously held Chinese nationality must submit their original Chinese passport or copies of old passports and previous Chinese visas.
Minor applicants must submit a birth certificate, copies of both parents’ documents, and a written consent lettersigned by both parents or legal guardians.

Step 8: Submit Documents at the Visa Application Centre

All documents must be sorted according to the official checklist. Originals must be submitted together with a full set of A4-size photocopies. No pins, staples, paper clips, or cello tape should be used. Depending on individual cases, applicants may be asked to submit additional documents or attend an interview.

Step 9: Visa Processing & Decision

Visa processing time depends on individual cases. The final decision regarding visa issuance, validity, number of entries, and duration of stay is made solely by the Chinese Embassy or the respective Chinese consular authority. Approval of a visa does not guarantee entry; final entry permission is decided by immigration officers at the port of entry.

Step 10: Collect Visa & Prepare for Travel

Once approved, collect your passport with the visa and carefully check visa details. Ensure your travel itinerary matches the visa validity and entry conditions before traveling to China.

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By following this step-by-step China Visit Visa guide for 2026, Nepali travelers can prepare confidently, submit accurate documents, and enjoy a smooth and successful journey to China.