Egypt
Canada
Canada visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Egypt
- Embassy of Canada in Cairo
Nile City Towers, 2005 (A) Corniche El Nile, South Tower, 18th floor 11221, Cairo
Canada has 1 mission in Egypt, with its embassy in Cairo.
Canadian citizens travelling to Egypt
CanadaEgypt Visa on arrival Egypt visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Egyptian citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Egyptian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Egyptian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Egyptian citizens apply
In Egypt, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Cairo, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens
The United States requires Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Egypt
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Egypt?
The Canadian embassy in Egypt is in Cairo.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Egyptian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Egyptian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.