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Embassy of China in Kathmandu, Nepal

Embassy of China in Kathmandu, Nepal, located at Baluwater. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of China, or find information about the address, online resources, namely the official website and Facebook page, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Baluwater
    Kathmandu
    Nepal
  • Telephone

    +977-1-441 9389, +977-1-441 1740, Consular Section: +977-1-453 8260

  • Fax

    +977-1-441 4045

  • Email

    [email protected]
    [email protected]
    Consular Section: [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    (🔒 Closed)
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Kathmandu: 6:46 PM, Thursday May 15, 2025

Location Map

Located at Baluwater, the embassy is near key landmarks like Narayanhiti Palace Museum and Garden of Dreams. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of China in Kathmandu, Nepal

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day): May 29 Flag of Nepal
  • Dragon Boat Festival: May 31 Flag of China
  • Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan: August 09 Flag of Nepal
  • Gai Jatra: August 10 Flag of Nepal

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of China in Kathmandu, Nepal:

  • Process passport applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Nepalese passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter China.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to China without a visa. The most common types of China visas are the following.

  • Crew visa (C)
  • Permanent residence visa (D)
  • Visit Visa (F)
  • Transit visa (G)
  • Long-term journalist visa (J1)
  • Short-term journalist visa (J2)
  • Tourist visa (L)
  • Business visa (M)
  • Family reunion visa (Q1)
  • Family visit visa (Q2)
  • Talent visa (R)
  • Long-term private visit visa (S1)
  • Short-term private visit visa (S2)
  • Long-term study visa (X1)
  • Short-term study visa (X2)
  • Working visa (Z)

Head of Mission

Chen Song, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

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Online Resources

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This page was last edited on 10 April 2025 at 06:12 AM (EST).

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