Thousands of Egyptians immigrate to Canada every year. Learn about the best pathways for Egyptian citizens to get Canadian permanent residency.
Egyptian citizens are among the top nationalities immigrating to Canada. In 2023, over 15,000 Egyptians became Canadian permanent residents through various immigration programs.
Most Egyptian immigrants qualify through Express Entry, which values factors like age, education, English or French proficiency, and skilled work experience.
Egypt has a strong tradition of producing highly educated professionals in engineering, medicine, IT, and business—all fields in high demand in Canada.
The most popular pathway for Egyptian professionals. If you have at least 1 year of skilled work experience, a university degree, and good English scores, you can create an Express Entry profile.
Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia have specific streams that are popular among Egyptian immigrants. A PNP nomination adds 600 CRS points.
A pathway for Egyptian workers with job offers in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland). Faster processing and lower requirements.
Many Egyptian students come to Canada for master's programs and then apply for PR through the Canadian Experience Class after gaining Canadian work experience.
Book your IELTS test at the British Council in Cairo or Alexandria. Aim for CLB 9 or higher (7+ in each band) for maximum CRS points.
Have your Egyptian university degree assessed by WES Canada. You'll need to get your transcripts and degree verified through the Supreme Council of Universities.
Use the official IRCC CRS tool to calculate your score. Most successful Egyptian applicants have scores between 470-520 points.
Submit your profile with all information including your education, work experience, language scores, and family details.
Consider taking French courses for additional points, applying for PNP nominations, or improving your IELTS scores.
Monitor Express Entry draws. When your score meets the cutoff, you'll receive an ITA within 14 days of the draw.
Apply for a police clearance certificate from the Egyptian General Administration of Passports, Immigration, and Nationality.
Complete your application with all documents and pay the processing fees. Track your application through your IRCC online account.
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Canada welcomes approximately 15,000-20,000 Egyptian immigrants annually, making Egypt one of the top source countries. Egyptians primarily come through Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs.
Yes, most Egyptian immigrants get PR without a job offer. Express Entry does not require a job offer. Your CRS score is based on your education, age, language skills, and work experience.
Apply to World Education Services (WES) Canada. You'll need to request your transcripts from your Egyptian university and have them sent to WES. The process typically takes 4-6 weeks.
Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa have the largest Egyptian communities. Toronto offers the most job opportunities, while Montreal is great for Arabic and French speakers. Smaller cities may offer faster PNP pathways.
As of 2024, a single applicant needs CAD $14,690, and a family of four needs CAD $27,334. This must be in liquid assets (bank accounts, not property). Egyptian bank statements are accepted.
Not automatically. You need a separate work permit to work in Canada. Some applicants come on visitor visas and wait, while others apply for work permits through LMIA or IEC programs.
This page provides general information about immigration to Canada from Egypt. Immigration policies and requirements may change. For personalized advice, please consult with our licensed consultants.