Egypt
General visa requirements for travelling to Egypt. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Tourist visa (Tourist e-Visa - Multiple Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 5-7 business days
- Fee
- $65 USD
- Validity
- 180 days from issue date
- Entry
- Multiple entry
The multiple-entry e-Visa permits multiple entries within 180 days from issue date, with each stay limited to 30 days. Recommended to apply at least 7 working days before travel.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of 46 eligible countries including all EU member states, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Russia, and others
Eligible countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
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Purpose of visit
Tourism and leisure travel with multiple entries
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 40x60 mm (2x2 inches), white background, taken within last 6 months, colour photo, face occupies 70-80% of image
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Egypt e-Visa Application Form; Form url: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit or debit card; Amount: $65 USD
How to apply
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Online application
Complete the e-Visa application form online at the official Egypt e-Visa portal
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Document gathering
Prepare passport copy (valid for 6+ months) and digital photo meeting specifications
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Fee payment
Pay the multiple-entry e-Visa fee using a valid credit or debit card.
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Processing wait
Wait for e-Visa processing and approval
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Visa collection
Download e-Visa from email link and print it for travel
Tourist visa (Visa on Arrival - Schengen/US/UK/CA/AU/JP/NZ Visa/Residence Holders)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- $25 USD
- Validity
- 30 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Travelers holding valid and used visas from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, USA, UK, or Schengen countries, OR holding residence permits from these countries (valid for minimum 6 months), are eligible for visa on arrival. Nationals of Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Mali, Niger, Sudan and Yemen are NOT eligible.
Eligibility
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Visa history
Must hold valid and used visa from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, USA, UK, or Schengen countries, OR valid residence permit (6+ months validity) from these countries
Required history: Valid visa/residence permit from specified countries
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Previous visa copies
Must include rejections: No; Years back: 1
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Proof of address
Provide current address evidence, such as a utility bill, tenancy document, residence certificate or official correspondence.
Accepted documents: Valid residence permit from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, USA, UK, or Schengen country; Max age months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport with valid visa or residence permit from eligible countries
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee upon arrival
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Visa collection
Receive visa stamp at immigration
Tourist visa (Visa-Free Entry - GCC Countries)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens of GCC countries enjoy full visa-free entry to Egypt for up to 90 days. Qatar citizens require prior approval from the Ministry of Interior of Egypt (unconditional visa waivers suspended in July 2017).
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar (with prior approval), Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates
Eligible countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa on Arrival - Multiple Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- $60 USD
- Validity
- 60 days from issue date
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Multiple-entry visa on arrival valid for 60 days from issue date, allowing multiple entries with each stay up to 30 days. Can be renewed once for another 30 days.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of 46 eligible countries
Eligible countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit card, bank statement; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for stay
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure passport is valid for 6+ months with at least 2 blank pages, and prepare return flight confirmation
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Fee payment
Pay multiple-entry visa fee upon arrival at Egyptian airport
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Visa collection
Receive visa stamp in passport at immigration counter
Tourist visa (Tourist e-Visa - Single Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 5-7 business days
- Fee
- $30 USD
- Validity
- 90 days from issue date
- Entry
- Single entry
The Egypt e-Visa allows a single entry and permits a 30-day stay. The visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. It is recommended to apply at least 7 working days before travel. Indian nationals require a signed guarantee letter from an authorized Egyptian travel agency when traveling as part of an organized tour group of at least 2 people.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of 46 eligible countries including all EU member states, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Russia, and others
Eligible countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
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Purpose of visit
Tourism and leisure travel only
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 40x60 mm (2x2 inches), white background, taken within last 6 months, colour photo, face occupies 70-80% of image
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Egypt e-Visa Application Form; Form url: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit or debit card; Amount: $30 USD
How to apply
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Online application
Complete the e-Visa application form online at the official Egypt e-Visa portal
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Document gathering
Prepare passport copy (valid for 6+ months) and digital photo meeting specifications
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Fee payment
Pay the e-Visa fee using a valid credit or debit card.
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Processing wait
Wait for e-Visa processing and approval
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Visa collection
Download e-Visa from email link and print it for travel
Tourist visa (Visa-Free Entry - Malaysia & Hong Kong)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 14 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 14 days
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Malaysian nationals can stay visa-free in Egypt for up to two weeks. For stays longer than two weeks, a normal visa is required. Hong Kong SAR citizens also enjoy visa-free access.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of Malaysia and Hong Kong SAR
Eligible countries: Hong Kong, Malaysia
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa on Arrival - Single Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- $25 USD
- Validity
- 30 days from issue date
- Entry
- Single entry
Visa on arrival available at Egyptian airports for eligible nationalities including all EU member states, Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, China, Singapore, Maldives, Nepal, and Brunei. Some EU nationals (Belgium, France, Italy) may use valid national ID cards instead of passports but must provide 2 passport-sized photos.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of 46 eligible countries including all EU states, North America, select Asian countries
Eligible countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit card, bank statement; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for stay
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure passport is valid for 6+ months with at least 2 blank pages, and prepare return flight confirmation
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee upon arrival at Egyptian airport
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Visa collection
Receive visa stamp in passport at immigration counter