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🇨🇦 Does a Canadian need a visa for Egypt 🇪🇬?
Visa on arrival. Canadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Canadian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Egypt or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Egypt at a glance
Capital: Cairo · Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP, £) · Official languages: Arabic · Calling code: +20
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Egypt: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 15 July 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Egypt uses plug types C, F, Canada uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Egypt: 220 V; Canada: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Egypt
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Egypt, contact the embassy of Canada:
- Embassy of Canada in Egypt · Nile City Towers, 2005 (A) Corniche El Nile, South Tower · canadainternational.gc.ca
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Egypt for Canadian passport holders
- 🇲🇦 Morocco — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇹🇳 Tunisia — Visa-free 120 days
- 🇦🇴 Angola — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇧🇼 Botswana — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇸🇿 Eswatini — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇬🇲 Gambia — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇱🇸 Lesotho — Visa-free
The other way round
🇪🇬 Egyptian passport holders visiting Canada: Egyptian passport holders need a visa for Canada, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Canada before travelling.
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Questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Canadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, usually at the airport or land border.
Does an Egyptian need a visa for Canada?
Egyptian passport holders need a visa for Canada, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Canada before travelling.