Egypt Visa for Italian citizens

eVisa requirements for citizens from Italy

Apply for an Egypt e-Visa

As an Italian passport holder, you need a visa to travel to Egypt. Italians can get an Egyptian visa online to stay for up to 30 days.

The Egyptian electronic visa (eVisa) is the best option for Italian tourists. Submit your application online and receive your approved visa by email.

This page explains the requirements to get your Egypt eVisa from Italy. Check the documents you need and submit your online application.

Italian passport requirements to travel to Egypt

Before getting started with your eVisa application for Egypt, you should check the Italian passport requirements.

To get your visa and travel to Egypt, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival in Egypt.

Italians can also apply for the Egyptian eVisa with a national ID card. You choose the option that’s most convenient for you.

Important: You must carry your Italian passport when you travel, even if you apply for your visa with an ID card.

Italians need a visa to travel to Egypt

You must have a visa to travel from Italy to Egypt, even for short stays. If you’re travelling to Egypt on holiday, you can get a tourist visa online.

How long can Italian citizens stay in Egypt with an eVisa?

Italians can get either a single-entry Egypt eVisa or a multiple-entry Egypt e-Visa.

  • Single-entry visa

    With a single-entry visa, you can travel to Egypt once for up to 30 days. You must enter Egypt within 30 days of receiving your visa approval.

  • Multiple-entry visa

    With a multiple-entry Egypt eVisa, you can visit Egypt for up to 30 days per stay. Travel from Italy to Egypt multiple times during the 6-month validity period.

Select the option you want to apply for when filling out your Egypt eVisa application form.

Tourism in Egypt with an eVisa for Italians

Italians can visit Egypt for tourism purposes with an approved eVisa. Visit the country on holiday or visit family and friends with your electronic visa.

Italians travelling for other reasons — like work or study — need to get an embassy visa. Electronic visas are not valid for these travel purposes.

What do Italians need to apply for an Egyptian eVisa?

Now you know what the eVisa is and what it’s for, you can get started with your application. Here’s what you need:

  • Italian passport or ID card
  • Email address
  • Debit or credit card

The eVisa process is 100% online. You’ll upload an image of your passport or ID card during the application, you do not have to present or send physical copies by mail.

Apply for an Egypt eVisa with ID card as an Italian citizen

Citizens of Italy have the option to apply for the eVisa with their ID card instead of their passport.

If you choose this option, add your ID card information and upload an image of your ID card when you apply.

You must carry your Italian ID card when travelling to Egypt.

Apply for your Egypt visa for Italian citizens with VisasEgypt.com

It’s quick and easy to apply for an Egyptian visa for Italians with VisasEgypt.com.

Apply for your Egypt visa online in 3 steps:

  1. Access the Egypt eVisa application form
  2. Fill out your information and upload your passport image
  3. Pay the VisasEgypt.com service fee and submit

How long does it take for the Egyptian eVisa to be approved?

Successful applicants receive the approved visa for Egypt in 1 to 3 days. Applying as soon as you know your travel plans is recommended as processing can take longer in some cases

You should save it digitally and also print a copy of your visa.

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Other types of Egyptian visas for Italians

The Egypt eVisa is the most convenient option for Italian tourists. However, there are some other visa types.

Egypt visas on arrival for Italians

Italians can get a single-entry visa on arrival in Egypt in 2024. Multiple-entry visas are only available if you apply in advance.

To get a visa on arrival, you need to fill out the form when you reach the border. You’ll also need to pay the visa fee, usually in cash.

Sinai resort entry stamp for Italians

You do not need a visa if you’re only travelling to the Sinai resorts. Instead, you’ll be granted a free entry permission stamp. With this stamp, you cannot leave the resorts listed below, and you can stay for a maximum of 14 days.

  • Sharm El Sheikh
  • Dahab
  • Nuweiba
  • Taba

If you’ll also visit other areas of the country, such as Cairo or Giza, you should get an eVisa for Egypt.

Egypt transit visa requirements for Italians

You can transit in Egypt for a maximum of 48 hours without a visa. You must hold an onward travel ticket. If your transit time is between 6 and 48 hours, you can leave the airport.

You should apply for an eVisa if your transit time in Egypt is more than 48 hours.

Long-stay Egyptian visas for Italian citizens

As an Italian national, you need an embassy visa to stay in Egypt long-term. The visa you need depends on your reason for visiting.

Long-stay Egyptian visas for Italians include:

  • Work visas
  • Study visas
  • Self-employment visas

The requirements and application process vary for each type of visa.

Information about the Embassy of Egypt in Italy

If you need an embassy visa, or your eVisa application is rejected, you should contact the Egyptian embassy in Italy.

Italian Embassy in Cairo

15, Abdel Rahman Fahmy Street, Garden City, Cairo, Egypt

As well as visa applications, the embassy may provide passport services or assistance in emergency situations.

Travelling from Italy to Egypt with an eVisa

Egyptian eVisas are valid at air, land, and sea ports of entry.

  • Air

    The most efficient way to travel from Italy to Egypt is by taking a direct flight.

    Major airports like Rome's Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Milan's Malpensa Airport (MXP) offer direct flights to Cairo International Airport (CAI) and sometimes to other cities like Alexandria or Sharm El Sheikh.

  • Sea

    While not as common for tourists, there are maritime routes that connect Italian ports with Egypt, mainly for cargo. However, some cruise lines may offer trips that include stops in both countries as part of a larger itinerary.

You must have your identification documents and visa ready for inspection at the border. A visa does not guarantee entry: Egyptian immigration officials must verify that you meet all the entry conditions.