TRAVEL TO NEPAL ON RTD & TRANSIT VISA ISSUE

[appwarez]

I’m currently helping someone plan their travel to Nepal, and I’m hoping to get some clarification and advice from anyone with similar experience.

The traveler is a holds a Canadian Refugee Travel Document (RTD).

We have already completed the online pre-arrival registration for Nepal, but when we contacted the Nepali Consular Office in Ottawa, they clearly stated that a visa must be obtained before departure, and that visa on arrival is NOT available for RTD holders.

The following email received
Quote
C. Additional Documents Required for a Travel Document Holder

1. Sponsorship Letter from a Nepali Citizen addressed to the Embassy of Nepal, Ottawa.
2. A copy of the citizenship certificate of the sponsor.

Unquote

Also, If you or someone you know has flown this route on RTD, please share your experience. We want to avoid visa issues during layovers and are ready to consider longer or slightly more expensive routes if they simplify the visa situation.

If anyone has recent experience or advice to share (especially successful entries or known issues), your comments would be very helpful. We want to make sure everything is in order before booking flights and making further plans.

 

[Taniya20045]

Hi, I received Nepal’s visa recently, you need a sponsor from Nepal and their citizenship certificate. if you are in Montreal I know someone that can help you in this regard or you can contact a travel agency in your area. And one of my friend has gone to Nepal from Canada with the travel document, he took air India flight from Toronto to New Delhi then New Delhi to Kathmandu. I think you can fly with Qatar airways too as long as your layover in Qatar is under 24 hours, that’s all I know.

 

[matadevi123]

Hello, is aadhar card valid for travel nepal to India? I arrive in Kathmandu on my RTD. Recent Travellers, pl share your experience.

 

[matadevi123]

I saw on internet that only DL and Voter ID. Do they check at border?

 

[TM07]

I’m currently helping someone plan their travel to Nepal, and I’m hoping to get some clarification and advice from anyone with similar experience.

The traveler is a holds a Canadian Refugee Travel Document (RTD).

We have already completed the online pre-arrival registration for Nepal, but when we contacted the Nepali Consular Office in Ottawa, they clearly stated that a visa must be obtained before departure, and that visa on arrival is NOT available for RTD holders.

The following email received
Quote
C. Additional Documents Required for a Travel Document Holder

1. Sponsorship Letter from a Nepali Citizen addressed to the Embassy of Nepal, Ottawa.
2. A copy of the citizenship certificate of the sponsor.

Unquote

Also, If you or someone you know has flown this route on RTD, please share your experience. We want to avoid visa issues during layovers and are ready to consider longer or slightly more expensive routes if they simplify the visa situation.

If anyone has recent experience or advice to share (especially successful entries or known issues), your comments would be very helpful. We want to make sure everything is in order before booking flights and making further plan

Hello, were you able to process your visa on Refugee Travel Document? and how long did it take to receive the visa?
I am also planning to apply for a visa on my RTD and was wondering if we can apply for an E-visa?

 

[TM07]

I’m currently helping someone plan their travel to Nepal, and I’m hoping to get some clarification and advice from anyone with similar experience.

The traveler is a holds a Canadian Refugee Travel Document (RTD).

We have already completed the online pre-arrival registration for Nepal, but when we contacted the Nepali Consular Office in Ottawa, they clearly stated that a visa must be obtained before departure, and that visa on arrival is NOT available for RTD holders.

The following email received
Quote
C. Additional Documents Required for a Travel Document Holder

1. Sponsorship Letter from a Nepali Citizen addressed to the Embassy of Nepal, Ottawa.
2. A copy of the citizenship certificate of the sponsor.

Unquote

Also, If you or someone you know has flown this route on RTD, please share your experience. We want to avoid visa issues during layovers and are ready to consider longer or slightly more expensive routes if they simplify the visa situation.

If anyone has recent experience or advice to share (especially successful entries or known issues), your comments would be very helpful. We want to make sure everything is in order before booking flights and making further plans.

any update?

 

[TM07]

are you also planning to travel to Nepal?

Yes, I have a refugee travel document from Canada. I am just wondering if the Visa period starts from the date of issue or the date of entry?

 

[Jaat pat]

Hello do you face any problems while going back to Nepal or Canada

 

[Pikaa]

Hi, I received Nepal’s visa recently, you need a sponsor from Nepal and their citizenship certificate. if you are in Montreal I know someone that can help you in this regard or you can contact a travel agency in your area. And one of my friend has gone to Nepal from Canada with the travel document, he took air India flight from Toronto to New Delhi then New Delhi to Kathmandu. I think you can fly with Qatar airways too as long as your layover in Qatar is under 24 hours, that’s all I know.

Hi taniya ,
Did you end up having this trip, i am also trying to get info on if i can tranit thru doha qatar . Would be very helpful to hear from u.

 

[appwarez]

Hello, were you able to process your visa on Refugee Travel Document? and how long did it take to receive the visa?
I am also planning to apply for a visa on my RTD and was wondering if we can apply for an E-visa?

The Nepali Consular Office in Ottawa advised that a visa must be obtained before departure. Additionally, several significant events occurred in Nepal in August 2025, including floods and landslides, protests and ongoing political tensions. Due to these situation at the time, they had to cancel their travel plans.

 

[1 God’s child]

Hey Taniya, i need your help with Nepal visa if you know someone who can help me with sponsorship letter and citizenship certificate. Please reply i really need your help regarding this !

Hi, I received Nepal’s visa recently, you need a sponsor from Nepal and their citizenship certificate. if you are in Montreal I know someone that can help you in this regard or you can contact a travel agency in your area. And one of my friend has gone to Nepal from Canada with the travel document, he took air India flight from Toronto to New Delhi then New Delhi to Kathmandu. I think you can fly with Qatar airways too as long as your layover in Qatar is under 24 hours, that’s all I know.

 

[1 God’s child]

Hi taniya ,
Did you end up having this trip, i am also trying to get info on if i can tranit thru doha qatar . Would be very helpful to hear from u.

Hey pikaa,, i need your help with Nepal visa if you know someone who can help me with sponsorship letter and citizenship certificate. Please reply i really need your help regarding this !

 

[1 God’s child]

Can anyone please help me in this regard, please reply if someone knows anyone which can help in sponsorship letter and citizenship certificate