Egypt Visa for Canadian Citizens

e-Visa for Egypt: Requirements from Canada

Apply for an Egypt e-Visa

When planning a trip to Egypt from Canada, it is important to authorise your trip by getting a visa. Canadians are eligible to take advantage of the convenient online Egypt visa.

Learn more about how to get an Egypt visa for Canadians in the sections below.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Yes, if you’re travelling to Egypt on a Canadian passport, you need to have a valid visa to enter the country.

Fortunately, it is very easy to get an Egyptian tourist visa for Canadians — simply apply online.

This electronic visa (e-Visa) allows Canadians to visit Egypt on holiday for up to 30 days at a time.

The online application for the Egypt e-Visa has been designed to simplify the process of obtaining a visa. It saves the hassle of queueing at the border for a visa on arrival for Canadians.

For long-term stays in Egypt, or to travel for reasons other than tourism, Canadians must apply for the relevant type of visa from an Egyptian diplomatic mission, such as the Embassy of Egypt in Ottawa .

How can you get an Egypt e-Visa from Canada?

Getting an Egypt e-Visa as a Canadian is a quick and easy process. All you need to do is fill in a short online application form. You must enter:

  • Your basic information
  • Details about your trip to Egypt
  • Your Canadian passport details
  • Your email address

Providing you meet Egypt’s visa requirements, your Egyptian e-Visa for Canadians will be delivered to the email account you provided.

How long does it take to get the Egypt e-Visa from Canada?

It only takes a matter of minutes to apply for an Egypt e-Visa as a Canadian.

You will then receive your e-Visa within 2 days of submitting your application.

Nationals of Canada are advised to apply at least at week before the trip to allow plenty of time for the application to be processed.

Egypt Visa On Arrival for Canadian citizens

Before the e-Visa was available, it was necessary to queue at the border for a visa. Though the visa on arrival is still available, the Egypt e-Visa for Canadians has effectively eliminated the hassle of needing to obtain one.

Canadians who have forgotten to get their visa online in advance can queue at kiosks at airport terminals to obtain a visa on arrival. It is necessary to complete the application form and buy the visa sticker to present at the immigration desks.

In order to obtain a visa on arrival, it is necessary to have a Canadian passport with at least six months remaining. There is a visa fee of $25USD which needs to be paid in cash.

Do Canadian permanent residents need a visa for Egypt?

Having permanent residence status in Canada does not determine whether or not you need a visa for Egypt.

Travellers of most nationalities need a visa for Egypt. Only a few nationalities are visa-exempt. Your citizenship also determines which types of visa you can apply for.

However, being a permanent resident of Canada can make you eligible for the visa on arrival and save you having to go to an Egyptian embassy.

Citizens of the following countries with a Canadian residence permit can get a visa on arrival in Egypt:

  • Bangladesh
  • Sudan

FAQs

How many days can Canadians stay in Egypt with the e-Visa? Toggle faqs

Canadians who hold an Egyptian e-Visa can spend up to 30 days per trip in Egypt.

There are 2 different categories of e-Visa available to citizens of Canada:

  • Single-entry
  • Multiple-entry

The single-entry visa allows Canadians to visit Egypt once for a maximum of 30 days.

The multiple-entry option grants Canadians as many trips to Egypt as they like over the course of 6 months (starting from their first arrival in the country). Each stay can last for a maximum of 30 days.

Do Canadian families need an e-Visa for Egypt for their children? Toggle faqs

Yes, all passengers travelling to Egypt on a Canadian passport must have valid visa, including children.

Parents/guardians may complete the e-Visa application on behalf of their dependants.

Can Canadian nationals travel to Egypt without a visa? Toggle faqs

No, Canadian citizens must have a visa to enter Egypt, unless they hold dual nationality and are also a citizen of Egypt.

Egyptian citizens with a passport issued by the Arab Republic of Egypt are entitled to enter the country visa-free, regardless of their other citizenship(s).

Do Canadians need a visa to visit Egypt on a cruise ship? Toggle faqs

Yes, Canadians have to present a visa to enter Egypt by sea, such as when landing on a cruise ship. You can use the e-Visa at seaports.