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Egypt visa requirements for Canadian citizens: How to obtain a consular visa?
If you are planning to visit Egypt, you’ll need to apply for a consular visa at an Egyptian Embassy or Consulate. Unfortunately, electronic visas (e-visas) and visas on arrival are not options for Canadians — only a consular visa is valid.
Documents required for a visa to Egypt for Canadian citizens
When applying for a consular visa, Canadians must meet specific criteria, including:
- Valid Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in Egypt.
- Completed Visa Application Form: This form is available on the website of the Egyptian Embassy or Consulate in Canada.
- Passport-sized Photos: Recent photos that meet the specifications set by Egyptian authorities.
- Proof of Accommodation: Documentation such as a hotel booking or invitation letter from a host in Egypt.
- Return Flight Ticket: Evidence of your intention to leave Egypt before the visa expires.
- Additional Documents: Depending on the visit’s purpose (e.g., business, study), additional documents may be required, such as a business invitation letter, proof of sufficient funds, or enrollment confirmation.
Important! Travel health insurance is mandatory for Egypt. Our health insurance package provides access to quality medical care, including consultations, hospitalization, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Insurance can be purchased on our website, and your policy will be sent via email within minutes.
What is the process of applying for a visa to Egypt for Canadians?
To obtain a visa to Egypt, Canadians should follow these steps
- Check Visa Requirements: Visit the official website of the Egyptian Embassy or Consulate in Canada to review specific requirements.
- Schedule an Appointment: Book a time at the nearest Egyptian mission online or by phone.
- Prepare Your Documents: Gather your passport, two copies of the visa application form, two recent passport photos, proof of accommodation, visa fee payment receipt, and return flight ticket.
- Submit Your Application: Applications must be submitted in person at the Egyptian Embassy or Consulate, and an appointment may be required.
- Pay the Visa Fee: Payment methods vary and may include bank transfer or cash payment at the embassy/consulate.
- Processing Time: Processing times vary from a few days to several weeks, so apply well before your travel date.
- Once your visa application is approved, the embassy will affix the visa to a blank page in your passport. You may retrieve your passport and original documents from the embassy or consulate in person or by mail.
Tip: To ensure a smooth trip to Egypt, consult our experts. Our specialists can provide advice and a full range of legal services to resolve any issues during your stay.
What is visa sponsorship for Egypt?
Visa sponsorship is required for Canadians who cannot cover their travel expenses for tourism or educational purposes. Typically, a sponsor is a family member or friend, and sponsorship chances improve if the sponsor is a close relative with Egyptian residency or citizenship.
Required documents from the Sponsor:
- An invitation letter with residence details, specifying the relationship and expenses covered.
- Scanned ID or passport copies of both the applicant and the sponsor.
- Financial proof, such as bank statements or paychecks.
- Proof of business ownership if applicable.
Traveling with minors
Minors can be included in the visa application form of accompanying adults. They do not require a separate tourist visa to visit Egypt.
- Foreign citizens can stay in Egypt during transit or stopover without a visa, for a maximum period of up to 48 hours, but must show a plane ticket. In such cases, if the traveler surrenders his passport for the duration of his stay, departure from the airport may be permitted;
- If the transit lasts less than six hours – a transit visa is not required, but it is forbidden to leave the airport;
- If the transit lasts 6-48 hours, it is allowed to leave the airport, but a valid passport and confirmation of onward travel must be presented;
- If the transit will last more than 48 hours, then you need to get an appropriate visa.
Free import
- 200 cigarettes
- 25 cigars
- 200 grams tobacco
- 2 Litres of alcohol
- Perfume for personal use
Prohibited
- Drugs, firearms and cotton
Restricted
- Cash, cheques, credit cards and gold over the value of EGP500.00 must be declared on arrival.
The legal driving age in Egypt is 18 and 25 is the minimum age to rent a car Children under the age of 7 cannot ride in the front seat.
To rent a car, you need to have an international driver's license, a national driver's license, insurance documents, a credit card and a passport.
Foreigners who have a license issued in English can rent a car and go to Egypt for short-term trips. In six months, they will have to obtain an Egyptian driver's license. As some drivers do not need to pass a driving test, you should check with your local authority whether the applicant's nationality is exempt.
Drivers with foreign licenses in a language other than English and those without a photo on the document will need to obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP). Since the VPO is considered a translation, they must also carry the original license with them at all times.
1. Learn to bargain - this is one of the most important tips when traveling to Egypt - because you will have to do it, and you will have to do it a lot.
If a taxi driver, salesperson, travel agency employee - literally anyone - is overcharging you, try to get it down to an unreasonably low price. For example, if you are offered 200 euros, give 20 euros in return.
2. Walking in Egypt is dangerous for a number of reasons:
- traffic and streets are not adapted for pedestrian traffic. If you try to walk, there is a high probability that you will be run over.
- as soon as you leave the main street, everything changes very quickly and becomes very dangerous.
- crossing busy streets in Egypt is extremely dangerous.
3. Download the ride-sharing apps Uber and/or Careem as an alternative to hiring a taxi or renting a car in Egypt.
4. Unmarried couples may not be able to book a hotel room without a valid marriage contract. Check with the hotel or Airbnb before booking.
5. After receiving your luggage, purchase a SIM card at one of the telecom kiosks. You'll need to show your passport and visa to get a 30-day data and phone plan.
6. While paying by card is usually not a problem in many large establishments such as hotels, large restaurants, and supermarkets, it can be a problem in smaller shops and at ticket booths for some attractions.
For example, while you can pay for pyramid tickets with a card, the machine is often out of order - so it's best not to rely on the card as your only option.
7. Avoid traveling near risky areas, such as the Libyan and Israeli borders and the Gaza Strip. These areas are under strict military supervision.
8. Egyptian laws strictly prohibit tourists from photographing military installations or being near them. It is also forbidden to take pictures of public buildings and infrastructure such as railway stations and bridges. To use drones for aerial photography, you must obtain permission from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Sources:
https://www.thediscoveriesof.com/egypt-travel-tips/
https://heyhurghada.com/visiting-egypt/
https://theholisticbackpacker.com/50-important-egypt-travel-tips/
Embassies of Egypt in different countries can be found here: https://www.embassypages.com/egypt
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