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Do Canadians need a visa for Egypt?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 6 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes, but they can get it on arrival: Canadian passport holders get a visa on arrival in Egypt.

Egypt visa fee for Canadians: The tourist e-Visa costs USD 30 for a single entry or USD 65 for multiple entries, paid by card on the portal. USD 30 ≈ CAD 42, USD 65 ≈ CAD 91 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Ministry of Interior of Egypt, Egypt e-Visa Portal, checked .

Egypt visa processing time for Canadians: Apply for the e-Visa at least 7 days before you leave; you get an email once it has been processed. Source: Ministry of Interior of Egypt, Egypt e-Visa Portal, checked .

Also: eVisa.

Nationals of the following countries can obtain a visa upon arrival at any of the Egyptian ports of entry: UK, EU members, USA, Australia, Croatia, Georgia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Macedonia, Republic of Korea.Consulate General of Egypt in London

Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: Consulate General of Egypt in LondonApply only at visa2egypt.gov.egReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Canadians need a visa?
  4. Visa types
  5. How to apply
  6. Fee
  7. Processing time
  8. Documents
  9. What changed
  10. FAQ
  11. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa on arrival
StayCanadians can get a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, paid in cash in US dollars.4
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeThe tourist e-Visa costs USD 30 for a single entry or USD 65 for multiple entries, paid by card on the portal.2
Official processingApply for the e-Visa at least 7 days before you leave; you get an email once it has been processed.3
Where to applyCanadians can also get an Egyptian e-Visa online before travel, on the official Egypt e-Visa Portal.2Official site: visa2egypt.gov.eg

Do Canadians need a visa for Egypt?

The Consulate General of Egypt in London lists Canada among the countries whose nationals get a visa on arrival.

“Nationals of the following countries can obtain a visa upon arrival at any of the Egyptian ports of entry: UK, EU members, USA, Australia, Croatia, Georgia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Macedonia, Republic of Korea.”

Consulate General of Egypt in London · checked

Egypt visa types for Canadians

How to apply

  1. Canadians can also get an Egyptian e-Visa online before travel, on the official Egypt e-Visa Portal.

    Ministry of Interior of Egypt, Egypt e-Visa Portal · checked

Fee

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Since 1 September 2026, visas on arrival at Egyptian airports are issued as an electronic QR code instead of a sticker. Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Washington, D.C. · checked
  2. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Egypt visa-free for Canadians now?

Not visa-free: Canadians get a visa on arrival.

How much does an Egypt visa cost for Canadians?

The tourist e-Visa costs USD 30 for a single entry or USD 65 for multiple entries, paid by card on the portal.

Can I get an Egypt visa in 7 days?

Apply for the e-Visa at least 7 days before you leave; you get an email once it has been processed.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Consulate General of Egypt in London: entry ruleegyptconsulate.co.uk · checked
  2. Ministry of Interior of Egypt, Egypt e-Visa Portal: visa types, how to apply, fees and documentsvisa2egypt.gov.eg · checked
  3. Ministry of Interior of Egypt, Egypt e-Visa Portal: processing timevisa2egypt.gov.eg · checked
  4. Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca travel advice, last updated 26 May 2026): visa typestravel.gc.ca · checked
  5. Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Washington, D.C. (Consular Section): changesegyptembassy.net · checked
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