Egypt Visa on Arrivalfor 🇨🇦 Canadian citizens travelling to 🇪🇬 Egypt
Canadian citizens can obtain a Egypt Visa on Arrival on arrival at Egypt's international airports and designated ports of entry. No advance visa application is required — pay the visa fee at the immigration counter and present your travel documents. You may stay up to 30 days per entry.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗📋Required Documents3
- ✓Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay)
- ✓Onward or return flight ticket
- ✓USD 25 cash or credit/debit card for payment at airport kiosk
ℹ️What to Expect
To obtain your Egypt Visa on Arrival, proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter at the Egypt port of entry upon landing. Ensure you have the required documents listed above and the visa fee ready — cash is often preferred. Processing is usually completed within 15–30 minutes. Your passport will be stamped with permission to stay for up to 30 days. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay
Conditional — may be requested at immigration counter (if applicable)
- ○Hotel booking confirmation or contact details of host in Egypt
Conditional — may be requested by immigration officer (if applicable)
🌐Why Canadian passport holders need a visa for Egypt
Canadian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt because Egypt extends this facility to Canadian citizens as part of its immigration policy. This arrangement allows Canadian travellers to arrive without a pre-arranged visa, completing the entry process at the port of entry.
⚠️Common Reasons Egypt Visa on Arrival Applications Are Refused6
- !Your nationality is not on Egypt’s visa-on-arrival list — you must obtain an e-Visa or a consular visa before travelling (holding a valid multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa may, in some cases, allow visa on arrival).
- !Insufficient proof of funds, accommodation, or a confirmed onward / return ticket.
- !An unclear or unconvincing tourism purpose, or inconsistent supporting documents.
- !A passport valid for less than six months beyond arrival, or with insufficient blank pages.
- !Doubt about your intention to leave Egypt within the 30-day stay the visa permits.
- !A prior overstay or immigration violation in Egypt, or a security-related refusal.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal