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title: Egypt visa for citizens of Canada
description: "Citizens of Canada can get a visa on arrival in Egypt. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $25. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Egypt visa for citizens of Canada

Citizens of Canada can get a visa on arrival in Egypt.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $25
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at eligible airport** — Enter Egypt via any international airport (except Sharm el-Sheikh, Saint Catherine, Taba for visa-free 15-day stay).
2. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — Follow signs to the visa on arrival bank/counter before immigration.
3. **Submit passport and arrival card** — Hand over your passport and completed arrival card to the officer.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the 25 USD fee in cash (USD, EUR, or GBP).
5. **Receive visa sticker** — The officer will affix a single-entry tourist visa sticker into your passport.
6. **Proceed to immigration** — Present your passport with the visa to the immigration officer for entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Arrival Card** (Travel): Completed on the aircraft or at the airport before the visa counter.
- **Visa Fee (cash)** (Financial): 25 USD in cash (USD, EUR, or GBP accepted).

## Proof of funds


No proof of funds required, but carrying sufficient cash for the fee and stay is recommended.

## Good to know

- Canadians may enter visa-free for up to 15 days at Sharm el-Sheikh, Saint Catherine, or Taba airports only; this does not apply to other entry points.
- Visa on arrival is only available at major airports; land borders may require a pre-arranged visa.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- **Insufficient or incorrect fee currency** — Bring exact 25 USD in cash (or EUR/GBP equivalent) – no credit cards accepted.
- **Previous visa violations or overstay in Egypt** — Respect visa conditions and departure dates from previous visits.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Egypt?

Citizens of Canada can get a visa on arrival in Egypt. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Canada stay in Egypt?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Egypt visa cost for citizens of Canada?

Government fee: $25.

### What documents do citizens of Canada need for Egypt?

Passport; Arrival Card; Visa Fee (cash).

### How long must my passport be valid for Egypt?

At least 6 months.

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