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Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Passport Canada
Destination Nepal

Canada passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, so no application is needed before travelling.

Answer Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival

Entry requirement
Visa on arrival
Maximum stay
Check on entry
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What Canada passport holders need to do

  1. Bring a passport with enough validity and at least one blank page.
  2. Have the visa fee ready, often in cash, plus passport photos if they are requested.
  3. Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation to show the immigration officer.

Canada is one of 185 passports in the “visa on arrival” group for Nepal. See the full Nepal visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for Canada passport holders

Nepal is one of 37 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the Canada passport, which ranks #7 worldwide with a mobility score of 161. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 38 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Brunei Visa-free 90 days
Georgia Visa-free 360 days
Hong Kong Visa-free 90 days
Israel Visa-free 90 days
Japan Visa-free 90 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Kyrgyzstan Visa-free 60 days
Macau Visa-free 30 days
Malaysia Visa-free 90 days
Mongolia Visa-free 30 days
Palestine Visa-free –
Philippines Visa-free 30 days

All visa-free countries for the Canada passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Canada passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, so no application is needed before travelling.

Do Nepal citizens need a visa for Canada?

Nepal passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Canada.

Nepal visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Nepal before you book.