Canadian citizens moving to Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Canadian nationals typically move to Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Department of Immigration (Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal), so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 6 Nepal routes — 4 can be started without a job offer, and
Tourist entry
No. Canadian nationals require a visa to enter Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Canadian citizens
Of the 6 Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal routes we cover, 4 can be started without an employer sponsor and 0 can lead to permanent residence. Expect a language test or qualification-recognition step, since language alignment is only partial.
All Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal routes open to Canadian applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
Working (Non-Tourist) Visa
For you if you are taking up employment in Nepal: the Working Visa is the only visa that allows you to work, and it depends on a separate labour permit plus a recommendation from the relevant government ministry.
Job offer required · Temporary
Business Visa (foreign investors and representatives)
For you if you are an approved foreign investor or business representative in Nepal: the Business Visa is the long-stay route for people investing in or running an approved business, granted on a recommendation from the relevant authority.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Residential Visa (long-stay, proof of income)
For you if you want to live in Nepal long term without doing business: the Residential Visa is a long-stay route that requires proof of income - but please read the honesty note, because it is not a settled-status or citizenship pathway.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) Visa
For you if you are of Nepali origin and hold an NRN identity card: the NRN Visa is a long-stay route for the Nepali diaspora, and recent law changes have made it more generous - including free issuance.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Study Visa (foreign students)
For you if you are studying in Nepal: the Study Visa lets you live there for your course, issued by the Department of Immigration on a recommendation from the Ministry of Education.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Relation (Dependent) Visa
For you if you have a close family member in Nepal: the Relation Visa lets relatives of a Nepali citizen, or dependents of certain visa holders, stay on the basis of the family relationship.
Job offer required · Temporary
Frequently asked questions
Can Canadian citizens enter Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal without a visa?+
No. Canadian nationals require a visa to enter Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal visa routes are best suited to Canadian applicants?+
Canadian nationals typically move to Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Department of Immigration (Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal), so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Canadian applicants typically apply for a Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Canadian citizens need a job offer to move to Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal?+
Not necessarily. 4 of the 6 Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Canadian citizens get permanent residence in Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal?+
Most Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes. You may still be able to switch to a settlement route later — check each route's detail.