Embassy of Egypt – Document Legalization

Yes, there are special requirements for the attestation of documents at the Embassy of Egypt. First, you should note that the attestation process in Canada is called document authentication and legalization, or apostille. Attestation is a term used in some foreign countries to describe a similar process of document verification. So, when we use the term attestation, we are referring to the Canadian authentication and legalization process.

These special requirements differ depending on the type of document you need attested:

• The Embassy of Egypt will not legalize (attest) passport or I.D. copies.
• The Embassy of Egypt requires that commercial documents are originals and are certified by a Chamber of Commerce.
• Educational documents must go through an extra step of certification at the Egyptian Cultural Bureau before they can go to the Embassy of Egypt for legalization.

• The Embassy of Egypt will only accept original documents. They do not accept certified copies, even if notarized.

At IDC, we constantly track the changing requirements set by the Embassy of Egypt and the authentication/apostille offices across Canada. If you are processing your own documents, we strongly recommend confirming the specific requirements that apply to your documents before you start. If you choose us to process your documents you can relax knowing that our experts will ensure that the common mistakes and pitfalls that increase the time and cost of processing are avoided, while saving you valuable processing time. Why take a risk that your documents may be delayed or rejected? Contact us today to discuss your document attestation needs and have your questions answered.

Yes, we can certainly attest your documents at the Embassy of Egypt. We specialize in managing all aspects of the document attestation process for our clients, from start to finish. The first step is to contact our friendly staff. We will discuss your situation, answer your questions, and provide you with a free detailed quote. Next, you send your documents to us and we handle the process on your behalf, rapidly returning your processed documents. Phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011, or fill out an online enquiry.

Note that in Canada, the process to have documents certified for use in a foreign country is technically called “document authentication and legalization”. So if you have been told that you need to “attest” your Canadian documents, what you actually need to do is authenticate and legalize your documents. Our friendly staff can answer any questions you have about the Canadian authentication and legalization (attestation) process.

If you are attesting your own documents at the Embassy or Consulate of Egypt by mail, the entire process may take up to several weeks. Attesting a Canadian document involves authenticating the document at the appropriate government office in Canada (Global Affairs Canada or the provincial office that holds jurisdiction over your documents) and then legalizing the document with the Embassy or Consulate of Egypt.

Global Affairs Canada takes up to 70 business days (as of Jan. 2024) to apostille documents. The provincial apostille offices take from 1-15 business days.

After authentication, the documents need to be submitted to the Embassy or Consulate of Egypt for legalization. The Embassy/Consulate typically legalizes documents shortly after they arrive and usually within 5 business days.

Important – if you make an error in how you prepare your documents for processing they will likely be rejected, forcing you to re-start the attestation process from the beginning. For example, Egypt only accepts original documents.

You also have the choice to use an expert service to manage the attestation process for you. We specialize in the Canadian attestation process, managing document attestation for thousands of clients every year from across Canada and around the world. Because we process many thousands of documents a year, we expertly avoid the common mistakes and pitfalls that can dramatically increase the time and expense of processing. Contact us today to discuss your document attestation needs and to get a detailed quote!

The pricing for the attestation of your documents at the Embassy of Egypt is dependent upon the type and number of documents you have. For example, personal and commercial documents have different consular fees at the Embassy of Egypt.

Additionally, if you are not handling the process yourself and are using our services, the pricing will depend on the services you choose and also whether the documents need to go through the Embassy in Ottawa, or the Consulate in Montreal.

We encourage you to contact us, so we can discuss your situation and give you an idea of the costs involved with the attestation, or authentication and legalization, of your documents for Egypt. We will provide you with a detailed quote so you can see exactly what steps are involved and understand the costs. Phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or fill out our quick form and we’ll get right back to you.

Attestation is a term used in some countries to describe the process of having a document from one country certified so that it will be officially recognized in another country. The official term for the equivalent Canadian process is called document authentication and legalization. Regardless of the terminology used, the process for a Canadian document will involve authentication at Global Affairs Canada and legalization at the embassy or consulate of the destination country.

Our website has a wealth of information on the Canadian authentication and legalization process. Better yet, contact our friendly experts to get answers to your questions.