Egyptian Embassy in Ottawa

Embassy of Egypt in Ottawa, Canada

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Overview

The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Ottawa serves as Egypt's principal diplomatic mission to Canada, located in the nation's capital on Laurier Avenue East. Egypt and Canada maintain strong bilateral relations with cooperation spanning political dialogue, trade and investment, development cooperation, education and research, cultural exchange, and people-to-people connections. The embassy facilitates bilateral relations across diplomatic cooperation (United Nations engagement, peacekeeping, Middle East peace process, regional stability, multilateral forums), economic partnership (trade, investment, business development), educational exchange (Egyptian students in Canadian universities, research collaboration), and cultural ties. Canada and Egypt collaborate on international development, regional stability, counterterrorism, and multilateral diplomacy. The Egyptian-Canadian community exceeds 100,000, concentrated in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and other major cities, with professionals contributing to Canadian society in medicine, engineering, IT, academia, business, and other fields. The embassy coordinates with Global Affairs Canada, federal and provincial governments, business community, academic institutions, and Egyptian-Canadian organizations.
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Visa Services

Canadian citizens require a visa to enter Egypt for tourism, business, or other purposes. Egypt offers multiple visa options for Canadian travelers including e-Visa (available online for tourist and business visits up to 30 days, most convenient option), Visa on Arrival (available at Egyptian airports for tourism purposes, 30-day single entry, payment in USD or CAD accepted), and Regular Visa through the embassy (for longer stays, work, study, or specific purposes). For e-Visa applications, Canadian citizens can apply through Egypt's official e-Visa portal with valid passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay), passport photo, travel itinerary, and accommodation details. Processing typically takes 3-7 days and e-Visa is sent electronically. Visa on Arrival available at Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, and other major Egyptian airports. For regular visa applications through the embassy, applicants submit completed application form, valid passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages, recent passport photographs, travel itinerary and accommodation confirmation, travel insurance, proof of financial means, and purpose-specific documents. Phone for visa inquiries: +1 613 368 4915. For longer stays (work, study, residence), appropriate visa category required with additional documentation including employment contracts, university acceptance letters, or sponsorship documents. Business visas require invitation from Egyptian company or organization. Egypt attracts Canadian tourists for ancient civilization sites (pyramids, Sphinx, temples of Luxor and Karnak, Valley of Kings, Abu Simbel), Red Sea destinations (Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh for diving, snorkeling, beach resorts), Nile cruises, Cairo museums, desert adventures, and cultural experiences. For visa information, contact embassy or apply via Egypt e-Visa portal.
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Consular Services

The Consular Section provides comprehensive services for Egyptian nationals in Canada including passport applications and renewals (phone: +1 613 368 4910), national ID cards, emergency travel documents, civil status registration (births, marriages, deaths, divorce - phone: +1 613 368 4915), Egyptian nationality matters, consular registration, legalization and authentication of documents (Canadian documents for use in Egypt), notarial services (powers of attorney, affidavits, declarations), driver's license translation (phone: +1 613 368 4910), criminal record checks (phone: +1 613 368 4915), and emergency assistance. Consular hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00. The Egyptian-Canadian community exceeds 100,000 including medical professionals (Egyptian-trained doctors and specialists in Canadian healthcare system), engineers, IT professionals, academics and researchers at Canadian universities, business owners, students, and established families across generations. Major concentrations in Toronto (Greater Toronto Area has largest Egyptian-Canadian population), Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, and other cities. Egyptian-Canadians make significant contributions to Canadian society in medicine, science, engineering, business, academia, and arts. Consular services available at embassy for all Egyptian nationals in Canada. For emergencies affecting Egyptian nationals, contact embassy during office hours or through emergency contact procedures.
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Trade & Export Support

Egypt and Canada maintain bilateral trade relations with Canadian exports to Egypt including wheat and grains (Canada is a major wheat supplier to Egypt), pulses and legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans highly valued in Egyptian market), wood products and lumber, machinery and equipment, mining and energy technology, fertilizers, and educational services. Egyptian exports to Canada include textiles and ready-made garments, food products (fruits, vegetables, processed foods), fertilizers, steel products, and manufactured goods. Services trade includes Canadian engineering and consulting services for Egypt's infrastructure projects, mining expertise, educational services (Egyptian students in Canadian universities), and tourism services (Canadian tourists visiting Egypt). The embassy's economic section promotes bilateral trade through commercial advocacy, business matchmaking, market intelligence, and facilitating trade missions and business delegations. Key sectors of cooperation include agriculture and food security (wheat and grains trade, pulses, agricultural technology, irrigation systems), mining and resources (Canadian mining expertise and technology for Egypt's mineral sector), infrastructure development (water management, transportation, urban development), renewable energy (solar, wind technology), education (student exchange, research collaboration, education technology), technology and ICT, and tourism. Trade facilitation supported through bilateral business councils and economic forums.
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Investment Opportunities

Canadian companies have presence in Egypt in mining and resources sector (exploration, mining services, technology), energy sector (oil and gas, renewable energy), infrastructure and engineering consulting, water management and environmental technology, agriculture and agribusiness, ICT and telecommunications, and education. Egypt offers opportunities for Canadian investors in renewable energy (solar parks, wind farms, green hydrogen projects under Egypt's ambitious renewable energy expansion), infrastructure development (water treatment, wastewater, transportation, ports, urban development for Egypt's growing population), mining and mineral exploration (Egypt's mineral resources benefit from Canadian mining expertise), agriculture and agribusiness (modern farming technology, irrigation systems, food processing, grain storage facilities), energy sector (oil and gas services, renewable energy projects), technology and ICT (digital transformation, fintech, e-government services), healthcare (hospitals, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals), and tourism infrastructure. Canada offers Egyptian investors access to stable investment environment, advanced technology, mining and resource expertise, agricultural technology, clean technology, and access to NAFTA/USMCA markets. The embassy facilitates bilateral investment through economic section and coordination with business associations. Key cooperation areas include mining technology and expertise, agricultural trade and technology, renewable energy development, water and environmental technology, infrastructure modernization, and ICT innovation.
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Business Support

The embassy facilitates Egypt-Canada business relations coordinating with Global Affairs Canada, Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, Export Development Canada (EDC), provincial trade and investment agencies, chambers of commerce, and bilateral business councils. Canadian companies exploring Egyptian markets can contact embassy for market intelligence, business matchmaking, regulatory guidance, facilitation of trade missions, participation in trade exhibitions, and networking opportunities. Key sectors for cooperation include agriculture and agribusiness (wheat and pulses trade, agricultural technology, irrigation, food processing), mining and resources (Canadian mining expertise for Egypt's mining sector including gold, phosphates, iron ore, other minerals), energy (oil and gas services, renewable energy projects), infrastructure (water and wastewater management where Canadian technology valuable, transportation, urban development), ICT and telecommunications (digital transformation, fintech, cyber security), education and training (Canadian education institutions, vocational training, education technology), healthcare (telemedicine, medical technology, pharmaceuticals), and tourism (Canadian tourists to Egypt, tourism infrastructure development). The embassy facilitates participation in bilateral business forums, sector-specific delegations, and investment missions. Mining expertise exchange particularly valuable given Canada's world-leading mining sector and Egypt's significant but underdeveloped mineral resources.
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Cultural & Educational Programs

Egypt and Canada maintain cultural and educational exchange facilitated by the embassy coordinating with Canadian universities, research institutions, cultural organizations, and scholarship programs. Educational cooperation includes Egyptian students in Canadian universities studying engineering, medicine, sciences, business, IT, and other fields (thousands of Egyptian students pursue degrees at Canadian universities attracted by quality education, bilingual environment, multicultural society, and pathways to Canadian immigration), Canadian students studying Arabic language and Middle East studies, scholarship programs, research collaboration, and academic partnerships. Major Canadian universities including University of Toronto, McGill University, University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, McMaster University, and others host Egyptian students and collaborate with Egyptian institutions. Academic collaboration includes partnerships in engineering, renewable energy, water resources, mining and minerals, agriculture, archaeology (Canadian researchers conduct Egyptological work), public health, and social sciences. Cultural exchange includes Canadian cultural events in Egypt, Egyptian cultural events in Canada (exhibitions showcasing ancient and contemporary Egyptian culture, film festivals, music performances, Coptic cultural events), English and French language education, educational advising, and cultural festivals. Research cooperation spans water management and resources, renewable energy, mining technology, agriculture, environmental science, and ancient history (Egyptology research by Canadian scholars). People-to-people exchange includes youth programs, professional exchange, and tourism (Canadians are significant visitors to Egypt especially during Canadian winter months seeking warm weather destinations). Canada's bilingual and multicultural environment creates welcoming atmosphere for Egyptian students and immigrants.
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Service Area

The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Ottawa serves as the principal diplomatic mission to Canada with responsibility for diplomatic relations and consular services throughout Canada. Egyptian nationals throughout Canada can contact the embassy for consular services including passports, civil registration, legalization, and other consular matters. Canadian citizens throughout Canada can apply for Egyptian visas through the embassy or use Egypt's convenient e-Visa system for tourist and business visits.
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Appointment Information

Consular hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00. Closed on Egyptian and Canadian public holidays. Address: 454 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6R3. Phone: +1 613 234 4931 / +1 613 234 4935. Specialized services: +1 613 368 4910 (passports, certifications, driver's license translation) and +1 613 368 4915 (visas, criminal records, marriage/death documents). Email: Embassy.ottawa1@mfa.gov.eg. For e-Visa applications, Canadian citizens can apply online through Egypt's official e-Visa portal.
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Special Notes

The Embassy is located at 454 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6R3, in downtown Ottawa. Accessible by OC Transpo public transit. The embassy provides both diplomatic and full consular services for Egyptian nationals throughout Canada. For Canadian travelers to Egypt, e-Visa is the most convenient option for tourist and business visits up to 30 days. Egypt is a popular winter destination for Canadians seeking warmth and sunshine, offering ancient civilization sites (pyramids, temples, tombs), Red Sea resorts (particularly popular during Canadian winter), Nile cruises, Cairo museums, and cultural experiences. Canadian visitors should check travel advisories from Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca), health recommendations, and travel insurance requirements. Egypt and Canada maintain friendly bilateral relations with growing cooperation in trade (particularly Canadian wheat and pulses exports to Egypt), education (many Egyptian students in Canadian universities), development cooperation, and cultural exchange. Canada's multicultural society and immigration pathways attract Egyptian students and professionals. For comprehensive visa information, visit Egypt e-Visa portal or contact embassy. For travel advice, consult Government of Canada travel advisory (travel.gc.ca) for Egypt.
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