North Africa / MENA
Immigration to Canada & Australia from Egypt
Egyptian engineers and IT professionals frequently pursue skilled migration. Below are the main permanent-residency and study pathways for Egyptian applicants — and how ImmiPace helps you choose and prepare the right one.
Canada
AustraliaCanada from Egypt
Express Entry & PNP
Enter the Express Entry pool (FSW/CEC) and pursue a Provincial Nominee Program for a 600-point boost. You'll need an ECA for your education and a qualifying language test. We optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile. See our CRS guide and Express Entry vs PNP.
Australia from Egypt
Skilled migration (189/190/491)
Get a positive skills assessment for your occupation, then lodge a points-tested EOI. State nomination (190) or regional (491) can lift your points. See 189 vs 190 vs 491 and skills assessment.
In-demand occupations for Egyptian applicants
Common occupations among applicants from Egypt include engineers, IT professionals, doctors, teachers. Check your exact occupation, ANZSCO/NOC code, and assessing authority in our skilled-occupations directory.
Police certificate
What Canada asks for from Egypt
- Document
- Criminal Record certificate
- Issued by
- Your local police station
- If you live elsewhere
- Apply at the nearest Egyptian embassy or consulate
Your fingerprints appear on the front and the check results on the back, and you must collect it yourself.
Source: IRCC police certificate instructions for Egypt (page dated 25 October 2023), checked 20 October 2026. Australia asks for police certificates from the same authorities.
Engineering degrees
Washington Accord status
Egypt has no Washington Accord signatory, so engineers with degrees from there normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR.
CDR writing and review for Engineers Australia
Source: International Engineering Alliance, Washington Accord signatories, checked 20 October 2026.
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Immigration from Egypt — FAQs
How can I immigrate to Canada from Egypt?
Most skilled applicants from Egypt use Canada's Express Entry system (Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class) and may target a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for extra points. You'll need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and a qualifying English (or French) test. ImmiPace assesses your CRS and builds a document-ready profile.
Can Egyptian applicants get Australian PR?
Yes. Egypt applicants pursue Australian skilled migration through subclass 189 (Independent), 190 (State Nominated), and 491 (Regional). You'll need a positive skills assessment for your occupation and a points-tested profile. Superior English and state nomination can significantly boost your points.
What are the most in-demand occupations for applicants from Egypt?
Common occupations among applicants from Egypt include engineers, IT professionals, doctors, teachers. Explore our skilled-occupations directory to check your ANZSCO/NOC classification, assessing authority, and pathway.
Which police certificate does Canada need from Egypt?
IRCC asks for the Criminal Record certificate. It is issued by your local police station. If you live elsewhere: apply at the nearest Egyptian embassy or consulate. Your fingerprints appear on the front and the check results on the back, and you must collect it yourself.
Do engineers from Egypt need a CDR for Australia?
Egypt has no Washington Accord signatory, so engineers with degrees from there normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR.
Does ImmiPace work with clients in Egypt?
Yes — ImmiPace works with clients worldwide through online consultation and secure follow-up. We assess your profile, prepare your documents and skills assessment, and guide you from first assessment to filing.