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Updated February 2025
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Do I need a visa to visit Egypt?
Typically, when preparing for a trip to Egypt, international travelers are required to obtain a visa in advance or upon arrival. However, there are certain countries whose citizens are granted visa-free entry by the Egyptian government.
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Visa-free entry
Egyptian authorities have instituted a progressive policy enabling citizens of select nations to enter the country without the requirement of a visa. However, this visa-free privilege is subject to a specified maximum duration of stay as determined by the Egyptian authorities. The countries are as follows:
- Bahrain – 90 days
- Hong Kong – 90 days
- Lebanon – 90 days
- Macao – 90 days
- Malaysia – 14 days
- Oman – 90 days
- Saudi Arabia – 90 days
- UAE – 90 days
To extend their stay beyond the designated period, citizens of these countries are obliged to apply for an Egypt e-visa.
Visa on arrival
Egypt offers visa on arrival scheme which allows certain nationalities to enter Egypt without obtaining a visa in advance and instead pay for a visa upon arrival at the airport. Currently, there are 50 countries whose citizens are eligible for an Egypt visa on arrival.
To view the complete list of eligible countries, please refer to our dedicated article below.
How to apply for an Egypt visa?
Application process
Applying for an e-visa to Egypt is a straightforward process. To obtain your e-visa, please follow these steps:
- Visit the official Egypt e-visa portal and proceed to the registration page.
- Provide the necessary information to create your account.
- Check your email for a confirmation message sent by the Egypt e-Visa Portal. Follow the instructions provided to confirm your account registration.
- Once your account is confirmed, return to the Egypt e-Visa Portal and log in using your account credentials.
- After logging in, select the “Apply Now” option.
- Choose the appropriate visa type that corresponds to your travel purpose (e.g., tourism, business, etc.)
- Read the instructions provided carefully.
- Complete the application form with accurate and comprehensive information. It is essential to review all the details before submitting the form.
- Proceed to the payment section and select your preferred payment method. Visa, MasterCard, and other debit cards are accepted for payment.
- Await the approval of your e-visa application. The confirmation and approval will be sent to the email address associated with your account.
- Once you receive the approval email, log in to your account on the Egypt e-Visa Portal.
- Download and print a physical copy of your e-visa from your account. It is important to have a printed copy of the e-visa to present upon arrival.
To avoid unnecessary delays in processing, it is highly recommended to carefully review all the information provided in the form for accuracy and completeness before submitting your application.
Please be aware that eligibility for an Egypt e-visa is not extended to all countries. To determine if your country of residence is included in the list of eligible countries, kindly refer to our dedicated article provided below.
Requirements
When applying for an e-visa for Egypt, the following requirements must be met:
- A valid passport issued by an eligible country
- An image of the biographical page of your passport
- A valid email address
- Travel itinerary and accommodation details
- A credit or debit card for payment of the visa fee
Cost
The cost of an Egypt visa depends on both the type of visa and the number of entries. Longer-duration and multiple-entry visas tend to be more expensive. Fees can range from USD 20 to over USD 150.
For a comprehensive breakdown of the rates, please refer to our article provided below.
Can an Egypt visa be extended?
The Egypt tourist visa can be extended for an additional three months.
To apply for a visa extension, it is necessary to visit the appropriate immigration office in Cairo and submit your application in person. Please note that the visa extension process cannot be completed online.
It is worth mentioning that there have been reports of long queues at the immigration office. As a result, many travelers opt to temporarily leave the country and apply for a new Egypt tourist visa online.
