Egypt Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Most nationalities need a tourist eVisa or Visa on Arrival to visit Egypt for tourism or business. A short-stay tourist visa allows up to 30 days per entry. Some nationalities can enter Egypt visa-free for short stays under bilateral agreements — typically 15–90 days depending on the agreement. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Egypt visa at a glance
- Government fee
- $25 per entry — passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 3–7 working days (eVisa); on arrival (VOA)
- Validity / stay
- Single entry · up to 30 days per entry
- Visa types
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Do you need a visa for Egypt?
Check the Egypt Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exemption list for your nationality before traveling. If your nationality is not on the visa-exemption list, you need a visa.
Egypt visa types
- Tourist eVisa
- Tourism, leisure, sightseeing — Up to 30 days per entry
- Visa on Arrival (VOA)
- Tourism or business — Up to 30 days
- Business visa
- Business meetings, conferences — Varies
- Transit visa
- Passing through Egypt — Per transit rules
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Egypt depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
Visa-exempt nationalities can enter Egypt visa-free for short stays under bilateral agreements — typically 15–90 days depending on the agreement.
Visa-required nationalities need a tourist eVisa or Visa on Arrival for tourism, business, or family visits.
Documents required for a Egypt visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passportTourist eVisa / Visa on Arrival · 6+ months validity from date of entry, 2+ blank pages.
- Passport-size photoTourist eVisa / Visa on Arrival · white background, recent.
- Completed visa application form (for eVisa)Tourist eVisa / Visa on Arrival · Completed visa application form (for eVisa).
- Proof of travel itineraryTourist eVisa / Visa on Arrival · confirmed flight booking.
- Proof of accommodationTourist eVisa / Visa on Arrival · hotel booking or invitation letter.
- Proof of return or onward ticketTourist eVisa / Visa on Arrival · Proof of return or onward ticket.
- Valid passportBusiness visa · 6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages.
- Completed visa application formBusiness visa · Completed visa application form.
- Passport-size photoBusiness visa · Passport-size photo.
- Invitation letter from the Egyptian business partnerBusiness visa · Invitation letter from the Egyptian business partner.
- Company registration documentsBusiness visa · Company registration documents.
- Proof of business purpose and itineraryBusiness visa · Proof of business purpose and itinerary.
- Valid passportTransit visa · 6+ months validity.
- Confirmed onward ticket to a third country within the allowed transit windowTransit visa · Confirmed onward ticket to a third country within the allowed transit window.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the transit periodTransit visa · Proof of sufficient funds for the transit period.
- Visa for the final destination (where required)Transit visa · Visa for the final destination (where required).
Egypt visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- $25 per entry — passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Single entry · up to 30 days per entry
- Official processing
- 3–7 working days (eVisa); on arrival (VOA)
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Egypt visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the Egypt visa-exemption list for your nationality. If you're exempt, you don't need this process.
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Egypt or the official eVisa portal for your country. Requirements differ by country
use their list, not a generic one.
Gather your documents
see the checklist in Required documents for an Egypt visa above (passport, form, photo, itinerary, accommodation, return ticket).
Submit your application
online through the official eVisa portal where available, or in person at the embassy or authorized visa center. Pay the government visa fee.
Wait for processing
the official ETA is 3–7 working days for eVisa. Visa on Arrival is issued at the port of entry. Apply at least 7–10 days before travel. Don't book non-refundable flights until approved.
Collect your eVisa by email or collect your passport when a decision is made
Collect your eVisa by email or collect your passport when a decision is made.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Egypt's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You book and attend yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Egypt is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Egypt visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Passport validity issues
passport not meeting the 6+ month validity requirement.
Frequently asked questions
Egypt visa questions, answered.
More for your Egypt trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.