South Asia
Immigration to Canada & Australia from Nepal
Many Nepali applicants pursue study-abroad pathways to Canada and Australia that can lead to post-study work and skilled migration. Below are the main permanent-residency and study pathways for Nepali applicants — and how ImmiPace helps you choose and prepare the right one.
Canada
AustraliaCanada from Nepal
Express Entry & PNP
Enter the Express Entry pool (FSW/CEC) and pursue a Provincial Nominee Program for a 600-point boost. You'll need an ECA for your education and a qualifying language test. We optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile. See our CRS guide and Express Entry vs PNP.
Australia from Nepal
Skilled migration (189/190/491)
Get a positive skills assessment for your occupation, then lodge a points-tested EOI. State nomination (190) or regional (491) can lift your points. See 189 vs 190 vs 491 and skills assessment.
In-demand occupations for Nepali applicants
Common occupations among applicants from Nepal include IT professionals, hospitality professionals, nurses, engineers. Check your exact occupation, ANZSCO/NOC code, and assessing authority in our skilled-occupations directory.
Police certificate
What Canada asks for from Nepal
- Document
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Issued by
- Nepal Police (Police Headquarters, Naxal, Kathmandu)
- If you live elsewhere
- Apply online through the Nepal Police Online Police Clearance Registration System, available in Nepali and English
Source: IRCC police certificate instructions for Nepal (page dated 23 July 2024), checked 20 October 2026. Australia asks for police certificates from the same authorities.
Engineering degrees
Washington Accord status
Nepal has no Washington Accord signatory, so engineers with degrees from there normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR.
CDR writing and review for Engineers Australia
Source: International Engineering Alliance, Washington Accord signatories, checked 20 October 2026.
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Immigration from Nepal — FAQs
How can I immigrate to Canada from Nepal?
Most skilled applicants from Nepal use Canada's Express Entry system (Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class) and may target a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for extra points. You'll need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and a qualifying English (or French) test. ImmiPace assesses your CRS and builds a document-ready profile.
Can Nepali applicants get Australian PR?
Yes. Nepal applicants pursue Australian skilled migration through subclass 189 (Independent), 190 (State Nominated), and 491 (Regional). You'll need a positive skills assessment for your occupation and a points-tested profile. Superior English and state nomination can significantly boost your points.
What are the most in-demand occupations for applicants from Nepal?
Common occupations among applicants from Nepal include IT professionals, hospitality professionals, nurses, engineers. Explore our skilled-occupations directory to check your ANZSCO/NOC classification, assessing authority, and pathway.
Which police certificate does Canada need from Nepal?
IRCC asks for the Police Clearance Certificate. It is issued by Nepal Police (Police Headquarters, Naxal, Kathmandu). If you live elsewhere: apply online through the Nepal Police Online Police Clearance Registration System, available in Nepali and English.
Do engineers from Nepal need a CDR for Australia?
Nepal has no Washington Accord signatory, so engineers with degrees from there normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR.
Does ImmiPace work with clients in Nepal?
Yes — ImmiPace works with clients worldwide through online consultation and secure follow-up. We assess your profile, prepare your documents and skills assessment, and guide you from first assessment to filing.