Chinese Visa Fees Waived for Nepali Citizens from May 1

The Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu has announced that Nepali citizens will be exempt from visa fees for travel to China starting May 1, 2024. The announcement was made by the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, on the social media platform X.

Notice on Exempting Nepali Citizen from Chinese Visa Fees in Nepal
In order to promote the friendship and further facilitate the personnel exchange between China and Nepal, the Chinese Embassy in Nepal will not charge Nepali citizen’s Chinese visa fee since May 1, 2024 (express…

— Ambassador Chen Song (@PRCAmbNepal) April 28, 2024

While the visa fee exemption is set to enhance travel ease, the embassy clarified that express and service fees will still apply. Additionally, applications submitted before the effective date will be subject to the previous fee structure.

This visa fee exemption follows the recent diplomatic talks during Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayankaji Shrestha’s visit to China in March.

“Removing the visa fee barrier will likely increase both inbound and outbound travels, strengthening our tourism sector,” stated Maniraj Lamichhane, Director of Nepal Tourism Board.