EgyptCanada: Visa required

EgyptCanada

Do Egypt passport holders need a visa for Canada?

Visa required

Yes. Egypt passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Canada.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: canada.ca (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance8,853 km, straight line (~10h 55m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Canada98 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Canada passport holders visiting Egypt: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Canada

Egypt passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Egypt passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Egypt passport holders need a visa for Canada?

Yes. Egypt passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Canada.

How far is Canada from Egypt?

About 8,853 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 55m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Canada?

Canadian dollar (CAD).

What is the emergency number in Canada?

911.

What time zone is Canada in?

Toronto (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to Ottawa?

Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Canada without a visa?

98 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Canada visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Egypt passport holders visit without a visa instead of Canada?

Haiti, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dominica.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Egypt

Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Palestine and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan and the Sahara to the south, and Libya to the west. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northeast separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Cairo is the capital, largest city, and leading cultural centre, while Alexandria is the second-largest city and an important hub of industry and tourism. With over 107 million inhabitants, Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world, third-most populous country in Africa, and 15th-most populated in the world.

CapitalCairo

RegionNorthern Africa

Population118.4M

Area1,002,450 km²

CurrencyEgyptian pound (1 USD ≈ 53.10 EGP)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+20

Drives on theright

TimezoneCairo (UTC+3)

Nearest airportCairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km

Emergency number122 / 123 / 180

UNESCO sites7

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,086 (2025)

Tourist arrivals13M (2019)

Climate in Cairo

Warmest August, coolest January, driest May, sunniest July. Best time to visit: April, May, October.

Monthly climate normals for Cairo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.6°C	8.9°C	7mm	278h
February	20.8°C	10.3°C	8mm	251h
March	24.5°C	12.3°C	53mm	324h
April	28.6°C	14.8°C	1mm	348h
May	35°C	19.2°C	0mm	386h
June	37.1°C	21.2°C	0mm	407h
July	39.1°C	23.1°C	0mm	416h
August	38.9°C	23.7°C	0mm	380h
September	38.3°C	23.8°C	0mm	352h
October	33.4°C	20.7°C	0mm	335h
November	25.4°C	15.1°C	5mm	290h
December	23.4°C	11.9°C	1mm	286h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Egypt is known for its world-famous pyramids, mummies, temples, art, churches, mosques, bustling cities, friendly people, and hieroglyphics, Egypt is considered a cradle of civilisation and has one of the longest histories of any country in the world. Egypt may perhaps have the oldest tourist industry in the world; Egypt has been visited by millions of people since ancient times.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abu Mena
Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Islamic Cairo
Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur
Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
Saint Catherine Area
Wadi Al-Hitan

Upcoming public holidays

October 6, 2026عيد القوات المسلحة

January 7, 2027عيد الميلاد المجيد

January 25, 2027عيد الثورة 25 يناير

Full source list on About.

About Canada

Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country. Its border with the United States is the longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of both meteorologic and geological regions. With a population of over 41 million, it has widely varying population densities, with the majority residing in its urban areas and large areas being sparsely populated. Its capital is Ottawa and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

CapitalOttawa

RegionNorth America

Population41.7M

Area9,984,670 km²

CurrencyCanadian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.42 CAD)

LanguagesEnglish, French

Calling code+1

Drives on theright

TimezoneToronto (UTC-4)

Nearest airportOttawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), 6 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites23

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$55,698 (2025)

Tourist arrivals32.4M (2019)

Climate in Ottawa

Warmest July, coolest February, driest June, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July.

Monthly climate normals for Ottawa, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-2.2°C	-11.1°C	109mm	141h
February	-1.6°C	-11.7°C	73mm	187h
March	5°C	-5.5°C	105mm	216h
April	9.5°C	-0.6°C	91mm	238h
May	18.3°C	6.1°C	53mm	355h
June	24.8°C	13.4°C	50mm	367h
July	28.9°C	18.6°C	67mm	390h
August	24°C	16.1°C	133mm	323h
September	19.6°C	11.3°C	73mm	272h
October	12.7°C	4.9°C	115mm	201h
November	8.2°C	0.8°C	81mm	164h
December	0.9°C	-5.3°C	84mm	94h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Canada is the world's second largest country by area, behind only Russia. Nicknamed the Great White North, Canada is renowned for its vast landscapes of outstanding natural beauty and its multicultural heritage. While there are cosmopolitan cities, much of Canada consists of forests, it has more lakes than any other country and it features the Rocky Mountains, the Prairies, three oceanic coasts and a sparsely populated archipelago extending into the Arctic.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Anticosti
Burgess Shale
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Grand-Pré
Gros Morne National Park
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Kluane / Wrangell – St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek
L'Anse aux Meadows

Upcoming public holidays

September 30, 2026National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October 12, 2026Thanksgiving

November 11, 2026Armistice Day

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