| Attention: Your passport should be valid for 6 months from the date of arrival. |
Most foreign passport holders need a tourist or business visa to enter Egypt. The Egyptian government issues an electronic entry visa called the Egypt e-Visa, which enables citizens from eligible countries to apply for their visa online for tourism and business purposes. This electronic visa was introduced in 2017 to simplify the visa application process and eliminate the need for the complicated and time-consuming embassy visa procedures of the past.
The online application process involves three steps, which can be completed within minutes from the comfort of one’s home. Applicants are required to fill out a brief form, pay the e-Visa issuance fee, and wait for the approved document to be delivered. Upon approval within 71 hours, the Egypt e-Visa is sent to the applicant’s email inbox as a PDF file that can be printed for future reference.
The Egypt e-Visa is available in two categories: a single-entry visa and a multiple-entry visa. The single-entry e-Visa is valid for three months and allows one 30-day stay, while the multiple-entry visa allows multiple 30-day visits within a 6-month validity period.
Visa Exemption
Most of the below countries can travel to Egypt without a visa: Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Hong Kong, Jordan and Macao. In addition, nationals of the following countries in certain age groups and genders may also enter Egypt without a visa: Palestine, Libya, South Sudan, Sudan, Yemen, Afghanistan, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Lebanon.
Buy visa at Airport
The countries that can buy a visa at the Airport are: All EU citizens (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden) and the following countries: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Laos, Liechtenstein, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Suriname, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela.
All others
All others need a visa.
Health Insurance
When traveling to Egypt, it is essential to have comprehensive health insurance that will cover any medical expenses incurred while abroad. Egyptian healthcare facilities can be of varying standards, and private hospitals tend to be expensive, especially for foreign nationals. In the event of an emergency, it’s crucial to have reliable health insurance to avoid being stuck with a hefty medical bill or being denied treatment due to lack of funds.
Moreover, the risk of contracting an illness or experiencing an accident while traveling is always present, and being prepared with a valid health insurance policy is the best way to ensure that you receive adequate medical care. Travelling without health insurance is simply not worth the risk, as it can lead to unforeseen financial hardship during an already stressful situation.