Egypt will cancel the pre-entry visa requirement for Canadian residents visiting the nation, beginning December 1, 2024, as introduced by the Egyptian Overseas Ministry on Monday, 14 October.
Canadian vacationers will be capable of receive a visa upon arrival at Egyptian airports, and the digital visa (E-VISA) utility course of will even be reactivated.
This resolution comes after a current assembly between Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Overseas Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, and Canadian Overseas Minister Mélanie Joly in the course of the United Nations Normal Meeting in New York.
Each nations have emphasised the significance of enhancing mutual commerce and tourism, together with streamlining visa processes for his or her residents.
Final October, Egypt suspended Canadians’ means to acquire a visa on-line or upon arrival, which beforehand value about USD 35 (EGP 1,699.25) for people. Since then, Canadians have needed to pay USD 150 (EGP 7,282.50) and mail in an utility kind, passport, and itinerary to safe a visa.
