Embassy of Canada to Egypt, in Cairo

Refer to International adoption.

Refer to Birth abroad.

After obtaining the official birth certificate of a child born in Egypt, the birth certificate has to be translated at either the Egyptian ministry of Health or at the civil department of the Egyptian ministry of interior (Ahwal Madaneya at Abbasseya), then the translation has to be legalized by the legalization office of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Complete your citizenship application and send an email to obtain information before booking an appointment to present your documents in person (fees apply).

Walk-ins are accepted for individuals who are coming to pick-up their documents only.

Refer to Marriage abroad.

Due to Covid-19, the consular section of the Embassy of Canada is reducing the in person consular services.

Civil marriage is issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Justice, a declaration prepared by the Canadian citizen and witnessed by the Embassy of Canada in Cairo is requested. Canadian citizens can email the consular section of the Embassy of Canada to Egypt, in Cairo to request information

The consular section is reducing the in person consular services

Please scan the ORIGINAL of the Canadian document, attach it to an email to consular section and please wait for response from the consular section.

Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):

Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).

Refer to our Service fees section to pay online before completing your passport application.

Book an appointment to present your documents in person. Walk-ins are accepted for individuals who are coming to pick-up their documents only.

Refer to Retiring abroad.

Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.

• Submit visa applications and study and work permits to a visa application centre (VAC). Book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a VAC.
• Submit permanent residence applications and documents to a visa office.
• Submit applications to overcome criminal inadmissibility to a visa office.

Refer to Elections (voting from abroad).