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Canada Visa Cost from Egypt (2026)
A Canada visitor visa (TRV) from Egypt costs CAD 100 for the IRCC application fee plus CAD 85 for biometrics, with the biometrics charge capped at CAD 170 for a family applying together. On top of those you pay the VFS Global Cairo handling fee and the Veeza concierge fee, which is quoted on request. The IRCC fees are paid online by card at the moment you submit, directly to the Canadian government, so they convert at the rate your bank applies rather than a fixed Egyptian pound price. Biometrics stay valid for ten years, which means a second application inside that window skips the CAD 85 entirely. None of the government fees are refunded on a refusal, and the refusal rate from Egypt is high enough that this matters more here than for most destinations. Budget for the possibility of applying twice.
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Quick facts
- IRCC visa fee
- CAD 100
- Biometric fee
- CAD 85
- Family biometric cap
- CAD 170 (2+ family)
- VFS service fee
- Approx EGP 500 to 1,000
- Veeza concierge fee
- Quoted on request
Mandatory IRCC fees
- Visitor visa application fee: CAD 100 per person. Paid online to IRCC via the application portal.
- Biometrics fee: CAD 85 per person, capped at CAD 170 for a family of 2 or more applying together.
- Biometric validity: 10 years. If you have given Canadian biometrics in the last 10 years, you may not need to repeat them.
VFS Cairo fees
- VFS service fee: approximately EGP 500 to 1,000 per applicant, paid at the centre.
- Optional SMS tracking: roughly EGP 100 to 200.
- Optional courier return: roughly EGP 300 to 500.
Veeza concierge
Veeza's Canada concierge fee is quoted on request: send your travel dates on WhatsApp and we reply with a fixed price. The fee covers the IRCC application fill, cover letter, ties-to-Egypt document prep, VFS Cairo biometrics booking, and tracking through to decision. IRCC and VFS fees are passed through at face value.
FAQ
Are IRCC fees refundable if my visa is refused?
No. IRCC fees are non-refundable regardless of decision.
Can I pay IRCC fees from an Egyptian credit card?
Yes, most Egyptian Visa and Mastercard credit cards work. The charge appears in CAD on your statement. Some prepaid cards may be rejected; use a regular credit card.
Is there a separate fee for the visa sticker?
No. The CAD 100 visa fee covers issuance. There is no extra charge for the visa sticker if your application is approved.