EGYPT

The Arab Republic of Egypt

Do I Need a Visa to Visit Egypt?

Canadian citizens using Canadian passports require a visa to enter Egypt.

CLICK HERE for a FILLABLE VISA APPLICATION for EGYPT

Nationals of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Egypt: Bahrain, Djibouti, Guinea, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen; Palestinians holding an Egyptian residence card.

All other nationals will need a visa.

Nationals of the following countries cannot leave the airport boarding lounge if in transit: Afghanistan, Iran, Lebanon, Philippines, Palestinian document holders. Nationals of the all other countries cannot leave the airport if in transit.

Citizens of the following countries or places are required to be in possession of a visa prior to travel to Egypt: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chechnya, Croatia, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Lebanon, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Moldavia, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Sri-Lanka, Tadzhikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and all African countries.

Visa processing by the embassy will take longer (up to two months) for the following nationals: Algeria, Bangladesh, China PRC, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia.

TOURIST VISA

Single Entry Tourist Visa
Processing: 3-5 working days   $26

Multiple Entry Tourist Visa
Processing: 3-5 working days   $31

BUSINESS VISA

Single Entry Business Visa for Canadians
Processing: 3-5 working days   $75

Multiple Entry Business Visa for Canadians
Processing: 3-5 working days   $112

Single Entry Business Visa for non-Canadians
Processing: 3-5 working days   $40

Multiple Entry Business Visa for non-Canadians
Processing: 3-5 working days   $61

Single Entry Business Visa for UK citizens
Processing: 3-5 working days   $100

Multiple Entry Business Visa for UK citizens
Processing: 3-5 working days   $170

Business Visa for Germany, Russia, Greece, Sweden, Finland, USA citizens
Processing: 3-5 working days   $18

TRANSIT VISA

This visa is for persons whose onward journey does not leave Egypt immediately. Those holding confirmed tickets for an onward journey departing Egypt within 24 hours do not need a visa.

Single Entry Transit Visa
Processing: 5 working days   $25

Multiple Entry Transit Visa
Processing: 5 working days   $31

For more information about travel conditions in North Africa and the Middle East, please visit the Foreign Affairs Web site.