Up-to-date Canada visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.
Tourism, visiting family / friends, short business meetings (no employment in Canada).
Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, after-sales service of equipment sold by Nepali employer — no employment in Canada and no entry into Canadian labour market.
Full-time study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) for programmes longer than 6 months. Programmes ≤ 6 months can use a Visitor Visa instead.
Closed: employer-specific work for a Canadian employer with positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Open: spouses of skilled workers / students, PGWP holders, IEC participants (NOT for Nepal — no bilateral arrangement).
Connecting through a Canadian airport to a third country, with airside-only transit ≤ 48 hours.
Long-term multi-entry visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens / Permanent Residents. Allows extended stays without applying for permanent residence.
Nepali passport bio-page (validity ≥ 6 months beyond intended return)
Plus copy of every page with prior visa stamps and entry/exit endorsements.
Recent passport-size digital photo
35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old, in JPG/JPEG (uploaded to the IRCC portal).
IMM 5257 — Application for Temporary Resident Visa (signed PDF)
Generated by the IRCC Secure Account; the validation barcode must appear after signing.
IMM 5645 — Family Information form
Lists all immediate family members (parents, siblings, spouse, children) with current location and status.
Bank statement (last 6 months) having ending balance of NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)
On bank letterhead, signed and stamped, in English. Joint accounts accepted if applicant is primary holder.
Cover letter explaining purpose, itinerary, and intent to return to Nepal
Addressed to the Visa Officer; 1–2 pages; outlines who, why, where, when, who funds the trip, and why you will return.
Confirmed return air ticket OR travel itinerary (Yatra dummy ticket NPR 999 acceptable at file-prep stage)
Hotel reservation / accommodation proof for full Canada stay
Invitation letter from Canadian host + sponsor passport / PR card / citizenship certificate copy
Mandatory if visiting family / friends. Letter must include sponsor full name, status in Canada, address, phone, relationship to applicant, dates of stay, and who pays.
Travel insurance (CAD 100,000 medical coverage recommended)
Strongly recommended; not strictly required for Visitor Visa but mandatory for Super Visa.
Nepal Police Clearance (MoFA-attested)
Often requested for stays > 6 months or applicants > 30. Issue at MoFA Narayanhiti within last 90 days.
Upfront medical exam (UME) at IRCC Panel Physician
Triggered when stay > 6 months, or working in healthcare / childcare / education. eMedical referral letter generated by IRCC portal.
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).
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Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Canada visa — sourced from Canada's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.
IRCC "80% processed within" tracker for Nepal: typically 30–90 calendar days. Add 1–2 weeks for VFS biometric appointment + courier transit.
Bank statement (last 6 months) showing minimum NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000) ending balance — ~CAD 1,000/month coverage demonstrated. Joint accounts allowed if you are the primary holder.
Up to 6 months per entry (officer discretion at port of entry; can be extended onshore via IMM 5708 Visitor Record). (Visitor Visa (TRV) — IMM 1442).
Create IRCC Secure Account -> complete IMM 5257 + IMM 5645 (Family Information) -> upload supporting docs + photo -> pay CAD 100 visa fee + CAD 85 biometrics fee online -> receive Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL) -> book appointment at VFS Kathmandu -> submit biometrics + passport -> wait for decision letter -> courier passport back via VFS.
Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (validity ≥ 6 months beyond intended return); Recent passport-size digital photo; IMM 5257 — Application for Temporary Resident Visa (signed PDF); IMM 5645 — Family Information form; Bank statement (last 6 months) having ending balance of NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000); Cover letter explaining purpose, itinerary, and intent to return to Nepal; Confirmed return air ticket OR travel itinerary (Yatra dummy ticket NPR 999 acceptable at file-prep stage); Hotel reservation / accommodation proof for full Canada stay.
High Commission of Canada — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) — 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 4178 2000.
Yes — Visitor Visa (TRV) — Business Visitor stream. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, after-sales service of equipment sold by Nepali employer — no employment in Canada and no entry into Canadian labour market. Processing: 20–60 days (slightly faster than tourist due to invitation-letter strength)..
Yes — apply online at https://ircc.canada.ca/english/e-services/account.asp (IRCC Secure Account — file Application for Temporary Resident Visa IMM 5257) · https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/visitor-visa.html · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/can (VFS Canada Nepal — biometrics + collection).
IRCC fees paid online by Visa / MasterCard / AmEx during application submission. VFS service charge + biometrics fee paid in cash NPR at the VAC counter (Tridevi Marg) at appointment time.
Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Canada including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.
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