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Canada visit visa from Nepal: documents IRCC asks for

IRCC’s instructions for Nepal ask for your old passports, a Family Information Form, proof of the trip’s purpose and, if someone else pays, their letter and a bank certificate dated in the last 3 months. You give biometrics in Kathmandu.

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At a glance

IRCC processing time from Nepal42 days (Visitor visa (applying from outside Canada))IRCC's current estimate, as of September 28, 2026. Source: IRCC processing times
Where to give biometricsCanada VAC in Kathmandu (the only VAC in Nepal)Source: IRCC: Find a visa application centre
If someone else paysTheir signed letter, passport copy and a bank certificate, all dated within 3 months of applyingSource: IRCC: Visa office instructions for Nepal, visitor visa (IMM 5858)
Extra form for NepalFamily Information Form (IMM 5707), completed, dated and signedSource: IRCC: Visa office instructions for Nepal, visitor visa (IMM 5858)
Government feesCAD 100 visa + CAD 85 biometrics = CAD 185 (about NPR 20,000 at CAD 1 = NPR 108.3, 28 September 2026)Source: IRCC: Fee list

What documents do I need for a Canada visit visa from Nepal?

On top of IRCC’s online checklist, the instructions for Nepal ask for all your old passports, a Family Information Form (IMM 5707), and proof of the trip’s purpose: your itinerary, a flight or hotel booking, and an invitation letter or conference registration. Documents in Nepali need a certified translation.

  • Employed: a letter giving the firm’s address and phone, your job title, date hired, salary, supervisor’s name and the leave approved.
  • Business owner: company registration, tax certificate, at least 6 months of company bank statements and proof of ongoing business.
  • Student: an official letter confirming you are enrolled.
  • Visiting family or friends: a letter of invitation.
  • Travelling with children under 18 without both parents: custody papers or a consent letter.

How much bank balance do I need for a Canada visit visa from Nepal?

IRCC does not set a fixed amount for visitors. The officer checks that your money covers the trip and looks like your normal savings or income. Several months of steady history, supported by salary, business or rental income, is stronger than a large recent deposit.

If a parent, spouse or host pays, the instructions for Nepal ask for their signed letter, a copy of their passport or photo ID, a bank certificate showing enough funds, and proof of how they are related to you. All of it must be dated within 3 months of your application.

Do I need an invitation letter to visit family in Canada from Nepal?

Yes, IRCC’s instructions for Nepal ask for a letter of invitation when you visit a friend or relative. It should say how you are related, the dates, where you will stay and who pays. Add a copy of your host’s Canadian status document.

Where do I give biometrics in Nepal?

At the Canada visa application centre in Kathmandu. Pay the CAD 85 biometrics fee when you apply, then book an appointment once the biometrics instruction letter arrives. Applicants from outside the Kathmandu valley should plan for the travel time.

How long does a Canada visit visa take from Nepal?

The processing time in the table above comes from IRCC’s published data for applicants in Nepal and changes often. It counts from when IRCC receives a complete application. Do not book non-refundable tickets before a decision.

Why applications from Nepal get refused

These are the grounds IRCC officers most often write in refusal letters for this kind of application. They are typical grounds, not statistics. Fix them before you apply, not after.

  • The officer is not satisfied you will leave Canada, often because job, business, land or family ties in Nepal are not shown.
  • Funds are too low for the trip or their source is not explained.
  • The purpose of the visit is unclear or does not match the documents.
  • Your family ties in Canada look stronger than your ties in Nepal.
Not satisfied you will leave CanadaInsufficient fundsPurpose of visitFamily ties in Canada and at home
Already refused? Read what your refusal letter means

Visitor visa from Nepal: FAQ

Yes. IRCC requires a certified English or French translation for any document in another language.
IRCC’s instructions warn that false statements or fraudulent documents lead to refusal and a possible 5-year ban from Canada.
Yes, but the same documents usually get the same result. Read the officer’s reasons and answer each one with new evidence.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules, fees and document lists change often. Confirm current requirements on canada.ca or with a licensed Canadian immigration representative (RCIC or lawyer) before you apply.