I. Information regarding the office hour:
Visa application submission days: Monday  (except the public holidays)9:00-14:00
Collection time:  Tuesday(regular), Thursday(express) 11:00-15:00
Tel:(+977) 014169043/ 014169045
Email: Kathmanducenter@visaforchina.org

II. Application Procedure:

1. Filling application form online
Presently Visa application form should be filled online. Click the link for the process of online application:https://bio.visaforchina.org/#/nav/quickSelection?visacenterCode=KTM2&request_locale=en_US&site_alias=KTM2_EN)   

Note:
Please make sure each and every detail you filled is correct, otherwise you may fail to check and edit the application form online.
All the information that the applicant filled in an application form should be correct and real. Any false or incomplete information provided by the applicant will be considered as visa fraud and will result in visa rejection or refusal of entry.

2. Online Appointment
Online appointment should be made after the completion of the filling all the information online. Click the link for the online appointment : https://bio.visaforchina.org/#/nav/quickSelection?visacenterCode=KTM2&request_locale=en_US&site_alias=KTM2_EN
You can make an appointment, submit an application or interview, and cancel or change the reservation you have made.

3. Submit your documents:

• On the date of appointment, applicants should submit the application documents in visa center along with other documents for the application of visa.
• Applicants should entry fingerprint in person when submitting the documents.
• Please present the appointment ticket to the staff in visa center and follow the instruction of the staff in center.
• Please prepare all the required documents as listed below in proper sequence to make the process easy and faster during the application.

4. Payment

5. Visit the Visa center to collect the visa

III. Required documents (both basic documents and other documents)
1. Basic Documents

1. Passport: A passport with more than 6 months of validity and minimum 2 blank visa pages.
2.  Visa application form: Visa application form should be filled online as mentioned above, (URL:https://bio.visaforchina.org/#/nav/quickSelection?visacenterCode=KTM2&request_locale=en_US&site_alias=KTM2_EN) , print out the confirmation page and the application form, and the confirmation page and the application form at the end should be signed by the applicants.  Photo requirements: A full-faced color photo clicked within half a year, with a white or nearly white background and no borders is accepted. The photo size should be 48mm x 33mm, the head width is 21mm-24mm, and the length is 28mm-33mm. For more photo requirement detail, click the link: https://bio.visaforchina.org/template/common/photoRequirementsModal-en.html 
3.  COVID-19 vaccination certificate. All visa applicants are required to receive vaccines approved by China or the World Health Organization. (Except young children and who do not meet the local vaccination requirements)
4. A copy of the most recent Chinese visa and residence permit (if any).
5. Applicants are advised to bring a passport-sized paper photo when they visit the center to apply the visa, so that it can be used when the photo uploaded during filling the form does not meet the requirements.
6. The applicant must be in Nepal when applying for a visa. We accept application from Nepalese citizens. For citizens from a third country who are permanently resident in Nepal, you must submit proof of permanent residence or the long-term visa of Nepal for applying Chinese visa in Nepal.

2. Other documents required for different visa types
Z visa
One of the following materials:
(1) Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit in the PRC.
(2) valid Work Permit Card for Foreigners (original)
*Holders of Z Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

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Q1 Visa
Applicable to family members (spouse, parents, parents-in-law, children, spouses of children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren) of Chinese citizens and foreigners with Chinese permanent residence status who apply for family reunion Residence in China (more than 180 days).
(1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreigner with Chinese permanent residence status, the invitation letter must contain the following contents:

① Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, etc.;
② Invitee's visit information: reason for coming to China, intended date of arrival, intended place of residence, intended period of stay, relationship with the inviter, source of expenses, etc.;
③ Inviter’s information: name, phone number, address, signature of the inviter, etc.

(2) A copy of the inviter's Chinese ID card (both sides) or a copy of the foreigner's passport and permanent residence permit;
(3) The original and photocopy of the proof of family relationship between the applicant and the inviter (marriage certificate, birth certificate, proof of kinship issued by the police station or respective governmental departments or notarized kinship certificate, etc.). The certificate of kinship should be authenticated at the embassy of China in Nepal if issued in Nepal or other countries;
(4) Proof of the inviter's address and bank statement in China.
(Note: After entering China, the holder must apply for a residence permit to the exit and entry management agency of the public security organ of the local people's government at or above the county level in the intended place of residence within 30 days)

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Q2 Visa
Applicable to family members (spouse, parents, parents-in-law, children, spouses of children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren) of Chinese citizens and foreigners with Chinese permanent residence status who apply for family reunion Residence in China (no more than 180 days).
(1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreigner with Chinese permanent residence status, the invitation letter must contain the following contents:

① Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, etc.;
② Invitee's visit information: reason for coming to China, intended date of arrival, intended place of residence, intended period of stay, relationship with the inviter, source of expenses, etc.;
③ Inviter’s information: name, phone number, address, signature of the inviter, etc.

(2) A copy of the inviter's Chinese ID card (both sides) or a copy of the foreigner's passport and permanent residence permit;
(3) The original and photocopy of the proof of family relationship between the applicant and the inviter (marriage certificate, birth certificate, proof of kinship issued by the police station or respective governmental departments or notarized kinship certificate, etc.). The certificate of kinship should be authenticated at the embassy of China in Nepal if issued in Nepal or other countries;
(4) Proof of the inviter's address and bank statement in China.

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S1 Visa
Applicable to family members (spouse, parents, children under the age of 18, parents-in-law) of foreigners with Chinese work visa/work residence permit or X1 visa/student residence permit who apply for family reunion Residence in China (more than 180 days).
(1) An invitation letter issued by a foreigner with with Chinese work visa/work residence permit or X1 visa/student residence permit, the invitation letter must contain the following contents:

① Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, etc.;
② Invitee's visit information: reason for coming to China, intended date of arrival, intended place of residence, intended period of stay, relationship with the inviter, source of expenses, etc.;
③ Inviter’s information: name, phone number, address, signature of the inviter, etc.

(2) A copy of the inviter's passport and Chinese work visa/work residence permit or X1 visa/student residence permit;
(3) The original and photocopy of the proof of family relationship between the applicant and the inviter (marriage certificate, birth certificate, proof of kinship issued by the police station or respective governmental departments or notarized kinship certificate, etc.). The certificate of kinship should be authenticated at the embassy of China in Nepal if issued in Nepal or other countries;
(4) Proof of the address of inviter in China and bank statement of inviter or invitee.
(Note: After entering China, the holder must apply for a residence permit to the exit and entry management agency of the public security organ of the local people's government at or above the county level in the intended place of residence within 30 days)

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S2 Visa
Applicable to family members (spouse, parents, children, parents-in-law) of foreigners with Chinese work visa/work residence permit or X1 visa/student residence permit who apply for family reunion Residence in China (no more than 180 days).
(1) An invitation letter issued by a foreigner with Chinese work visa/work residence permit or X1 visa/student residence permit, the invitation letter must contain the following contents:

① Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, etc.;
② Invitee's visit information: reason for coming to China, intended date of arrival, intended place of residence, intended period of stay, relationship with the inviter, source of expenses, etc.;
③ Inviter’s information: name, phone number, address, signature of the inviter, etc.

(2) A copy of the inviter's passport and Chinese work visa/work residence permit or X1 visa/student residence permit;
(3) The original and photocopy of the proof of family relationship between the applicant and the inviter (marriage certificate, birth certificate, proof of kinship issued by the police station or respective governmental departments or notarized kinship certificate, etc.). The certificate of kinship should be legalized at the embassy of China in Nepal if issued in Nepal or other countries;
(4) Proof of the address of inviter in China and bank statement of inviter or invitee.

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M Visa
Documents on the commercial activity or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by a trade partner in China which contain:

• Information on the invitee (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);
• Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the invitee and the inviter, financial source for expenditures etc.);
• Information on the inviter (inviter’s name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviter).

For first-time applicants, extra documents required:

• Company registration & PAN registration;
• Recommendation letter from the sending Nepali company;
• Personal or company’s bank statement of the last three months (balance more than 2 lakhs).

F visa
Invitation letter from the inviter in China which contain:

• Information on the invitee (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);
• Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the invitee and the inviter, financial source for expenditures etc.);
• Information on the inviter (inviter’s name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviter).

X1 Visa
Applicable for studying long term in China.
(1) Original and photocopy of "Application form for Foreigners studying in China"(Form JW201 or JW202).
(2) Original and photocopy of "Admission letter"(freshman) or "Permission of return letter"(old student).
(3) For self-founded students, bank statement should be provided.
(Note: After entering China, the holder must apply for a residence permit to the exit and entry management agency of the public security organ of the local people's government at or above the county level in the intended place of residence within 30 days)
C visa
Guarantee letter from foreign transport company.

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R visa (Consulate with Emassy)
《Confirmation letter for high level foreign talents》.

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Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
 

Kathmandu China Visa Application Service Center
19 Aug 2022