Nepal to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Last updated: January, 2026
Sponsoring your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner from Nepal? While the forms are standard, the New Delhi Visa Office (which processes Nepal files) is strict about Identity Documents and Civil Registration.
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Country-Specific Documents
While Nepal does not have a unique military form, one specific form is mandatory for all residents.
- Travel History (IMM 5562): The principal applicant and all family members aged 18+ must complete the Supplementary Information – Your Travels form.
Required Civil Documents
IRCC has specific rules for birth and divorce documents from Nepal.
- Late Birth Registration: If a birth certificate was issued late (not at the time of birth), you cannot submit it alone. You must provide secondary proof of identity, such as:
- Old School Records: (Class 5, Middle Standard, or SLC/SEE Certificate).
- Voter’s Identity Card.
- Baptism Certificate (if applicable).
- Divorce Documents: A simple certificate is not enough. You must submit the full legal set:
- The Complete Divorce Petition.
- The Court Judgment.
- The Final Divorce Decree.
The Hidden Hurdle
- Citizenship Certificate (Nagarikta): This is the foundation of legal identity in Nepal. You must submit a certified copy of the applicant’s Nagarikta.
- Crucial: Since these are issued in Nepali, you must provide a notarized English translation along with the copy of the original.
- Marriage Registration: A religious ceremony photo is not enough. You must submit the Marriage Registration Certificate issued by the Ward Office or Municipality.
- Police Certificate: Applicants aged 18+ must provide a Police Clearance Report.
- Issuing Authority: Issued by the Nepal Police Headquarters (Criminal Investigation Department).
- Process: You can typically apply for this online via the Nepal Police website.
Translation Requirements
If any document is not in English or French, include:
- the original document (or required certified copy), plus
- a certified translation
Make sure names, dates, and document details match exactly between the original and the translation.
