Egypt Visa Requirements
Discover the eligibility criteria for the Egypt e-visa
Apply for an Egypt e-VisaEntry requirements for Egypt
Visitors must meet the Egypt entry requirements to travel to the country.
Foreign nationals must have a passport valid for at least 6 months. The majority of nationalities also need a visa. Citizens of just 10 countries can visit Egypt without a visa for a limited time.
Travellers from more than 70 countries can get a visa for Egypt online. The Egyptian eVisa is the most convenient option for visitors, the application process is 100% online.
Anyone not eligible for the eVisa needs to get an Egyptian visa through the embassy or consulate.
Which nationalities require a visa for Egypt?
Most foreign nationals need a visa for Egypt. Fortunately, citizens of many countries are eligible to apply for an Egyptian online visa.
Egypt eVisa elegible countries
Citizens from the following countries are eligible for the e-Visa:
- Albania
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kazakhstan
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- The Vatican
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
In the past, Canadian citizens could secure an Egyptian visa online until October 2023. However, Canada has been excluded from this option. Consequently, Canadians now need to request their Egyptian visa directly from an embassy.
Note: Children and minors must apply for their own e-Visa. It’s not possible to add them to another application.
Visa requirements to travel to Sinai resorts
Certain nationalities do not need a visa to visit the Sinai resorts of Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba. These are:
- European Union countries
- Israel (must enter through the Taba border crossing)
- United States
To benefit from this visa-free policy, you cannot not leave the resort during your stay. You must also arrive through the following airports:
- Sharm el Sheikh
- St Catherine
- Taba
When you arrive you’ll receive a visa-free entry stamp in your passport. This permit allows you to stay in Egypt for up to 14 days.
If you plan to visit for more than 14 days or travel outside of your resort, you’ll need to apply for an Egyptian visa. The same applies if you’re not from one of the countries listed above.
What are the Egypt e-Visa requirements?
As well as being from an eligible country, eVisa applicants also need to meet the other eligibility criteria. Travellers must be visiting Egypt:
- For tourism
- For up to 30 days
Document requirements for the Egypt online visa
The only document needed to apply for the online visa is a passport from an eligible country. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of arrival. We accept ordinary and temporary passports.
Applicants need to fill out their passport information on the application form and upload a copy of the passport photo page. Our platform accepts any file format or size—we’ll edit the file for you to make sure it complies with the Egyptian e-Visa policy.
Citizens of France, Portugal, Belgium, Germany, and Italy can apply using a national ID instead of their passport.
Information required to apply for the Egypt eVisa
Egypt eVisa applicants must complete the online form with all the required information. Basic personal information, passport data, and contact details are required, including:
- Full name and date of birth
- Nationality
- Passport number, issue date, and expiry date
- Date of arrival and departure
- Host information (accommodation in Egypt)
Applicants must check all the information carefully before submitting the request. Any mistakes or missing details could lead to processing delays.
What are the requirements for the Egypt visa on arrival?
Passengers can avoid queuing for a visa on arrival in Egypt by applying for an eVisa. The Egyptian eVisa is the most convenient option for most eligible visitors.
However, for people travelling to Egypt in the next few days who do not have time to apply for the eVisa, the visa on arrival is a useful option.
Travellers can get an Egypt visa on arrival from one of the kiosks at any of the airport terminals. The visa fee must be paid in cash (credit and debit cards are not accepted).
Applicants receive a visa sticker which they present at the immigration desks to gain entry. The visa on arrival allows visitors to stay for up to 30 days. Only single-entry visas are available on arrival.