Travel from Canada to Egypt is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any Canada citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Canada passport holders must obtain an eVisa before travelling to Egypt for stays of up to 30 days.
Generic country-level guidance for Egypt. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Egypt. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Egypt (EG). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare CAD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving Canada (CA). Form: CBSA form E311. Declare CAD$10,000+ on entry
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Egypt: Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution (as of 2025-07-15). Review the country page for the specific areas and risks flagged before you go. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Egypt (EG) requires foreign visitors to register with Police station within 7 days of arrival. Register within 7 days of arrival. Hotels register automatically.
Typical September conditions at CAI (Egypt (EG)): hot. Typical lows around 19°C, highs around 33°C, little rain (~0mm for the month). Plan for high temperatures — daytime highs around 33°C. Light clothing, sun protection, and hydration are worth packing in.
Your Canada (CA) passport requires an e-Visa for Egypt. e-Visas need an online application, may require supporting documents (photos, itinerary, hotel bookings), and have processing windows from same-day to two weeks. Apply before booking the flight. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.