Nepal entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Nepal. Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Nepal travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for Nepal and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
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Do Canadians need a visa for Nepal?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official text also mentions an electronic travel authorization, e-visa, arrival card, online form or registration, tourist card or fee: read it in full.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: required
Business visa: required (only issued in Nepal after arrival on a tourist visa)
Student visa: required (only issued in Nepal after arrival on a tourist visa)
You can purchase a tourist visa, valid for up to 90 days, at:
- a Nepalese embassy or consulate
- Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, on arrival
- some border crossings, upon arrival
You will need to supply a recent passport-size photo. Ensure that you have the necessary amount of funds (Canadian and U.S. dollars are accepted) with you if you wish to obtain a visa upon arrival.
Visa extensions can only be processed at certain Department of Immigration offices.
You must have a valid exit visa in your passport to depart Nepal.
Tourist Visa – Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal
Visa overstays
Overstaying your visa is an offence, and immigration authorities can detain you until you pay a fine. You could also receive a 7-year ban on re-entry.
Also in the official “Entry and exit requirements” section:
Mandatory registration
All foreign nationals travelling to Nepal after September 16, 2025, must register upon arrival via the NepaliPort website or mobile app. NepaliPort is a digital registration and tracking system. You will need to enter your personal information and details about your visa and travel plans.
All public and private service providers in Nepal are required to enroll in the program. You may need to scan QR codes or use authentication applications on your mobile at hotels, airlines and other businesses.
NepaliPort services – Nepal Department of Immigration
More from the official “Entry and exit requirements” section (other requirements)
Travel to Tibet
If you intend to travel to Tibet from Nepal, contact the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu for current entry regulations.
Official source: Government of Canada – Nepal travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for Nepal?
In short: Valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Nepal.
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Nepal.
Official source: Government of Canada – Nepal travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
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