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By Sandeep Chaudhary

How to Apply for a China Visa from Nepal: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Apply for a China Visa from Nepal: Step-by-Step Guide

On June 25, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in Nepal officially launched its new online visa application system for all types of Chinese visas. This digital platform modernizes the entire process, allowing Nepali travelers, students, and business professionals to submit visa applications online before visiting the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in Kathmandu. The Embassy’s move aims to reduce paperwork and improve efficiency, ensuring faster and more transparent service for applicants.

To begin, applicants must visit the official website https://www.visaforchina.cn/KTM3_EN/qianzhengyewu and complete the online application form. They are required to upload clear scanned copies of their passport data page, a recent passport-size photograph, travel itinerary, hotel booking, flight ticket, and invitation letter (if applicable). Once submitted, the Embassy performs a preliminary review of the documents. Only after the applicant receives the “Visa Application Certificate” email can they proceed to the CVASC office in Kathmandu for final document submission and payment.

The visa processing time remains 2–4 working days, counted from the day the applicant physically submits their passport and other documents at the CVASC. For urgent travel cases, applicants can request a priority review by visiting the center with a laptop, passport, and all required documents, allowing the formal review process to start the same day.

According to the Embassy, only individuals physically present in Nepal are eligible for formal visa submission. However, foreigners from third countries planning to apply in Nepal can submit the preliminary online application before entering the country and upload their valid Nepali visa and entry stamp after arrival.

Common errors leading to rejection or delay include blurry or unclear uploaded documents, incorrect or incomplete information, mismatched names on invitation letters, inconsistent flight/hotel details, and wrong visa type selection (such as choosing group visa instead of individual visa). Applicants are strongly advised to double-check all information and frequently check their emails for Embassy notifications.

In conclusion, the 2025 Chinese visa system for Nepal introduces convenience and efficiency. Those who carefully follow the online submission steps, prepare complete documents, and respond promptly to Embassy communications can expect smooth and timely visa approval.

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