Canada passport → Nepal
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Canadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Nepal at a glance
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Currency
- Nepalese rupee (NPR)
- Languages
- Nepali
- Calling code
- +977
- Region
- Southern Asia
NP28.0°N · 84.0°EPhoto: stevehicks · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNepal for other passports
IndiaVisa-free
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival150 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days- CanadaVisa on arrival90 days
Nearby in Southern Asia for Canadian passport holders
- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
- PakistaneVisa30 days
IranVisa required
Common questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Canadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Nepal?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Canadian citizens visit without a visa?
155 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Canada passport ranks #9 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Canadian citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Nepal before you travel.