Egypt's Entry Visa—A Traveler's Guide

Are you planning a visit to Egypt? The first thing you should do is understand the requirements for an entry visa. The following guide contains clear, necessary information that will make all your travel arrangements easier. What's more, we are going to provide you with a link to an official resource where you can double-check the latest details.

Who Needs an Entry Visa to Egypt?

Most travelers need a visa to enter Egypt, and this includes Australians, UK citizens, US citizens, and many European countries. What you need to know:

1. E-Visa: This is the easiest way for most travelers. You apply via the internet at Egypt's official e-visa portal, https://visa2egypt.gov.eg. Fast, secure, and single and multiple entries are allowed.
2. Visa on Arrival: For tourists of eligible countries at major airports. Easy procedure, yet you may find yourself waiting. 

List of countries eligible for a visa on arrival at the airport of Egypt.

There are about 106 countries that are eligible to apply for a Visa on arrival at Egypt airport. These countries are

Albania. Andorra. Antigua and Barbuda. Argentina. Australia. Austria. Bahamas. Belgium. Bhutan. Bolivia. Brazil. Brunei Darussalam. Bulgaria. Cambodia. Canada. Chile. Colombia. Costa Rica. Croatia. Cuba. Cyprus. Czech Republic. Denmark. Dominica. Dominican Republic. Ecuador. Estonia. Fiji. Finland. France. Georgia. Germany. Greece. Grenada. Guinea. Guyana. Haiti. Hungary. Iceland. Ireland. Italy. Jamaica. Japan. Kazakhstan. Kiribati. Laos Latvia. Liechtenstein. Lithuania. Luxembourg. Malaysia. Maldives. Malta. Marshall Islands. Mexico. Micronesia. Monaco. Montenegro. Nauru. Nepal. The Netherlands. New Zealand. Nicaragua. North Macedonia. Norway. Palau. Panama. Papua New Guinea. Paraguay. Peru. Poland. Portugal. Romania. Russia. Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Lucia. Samoa. San Marino. Sao Tome and Principe. Serbia. Seychelles. Singapore. Slovakia. Slovenia.Solomon Islands. South Korea. South Sudan. Spain. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Suriname. Sweden. Switzerland. Taiwan. East Timor. Tonga. Trinidad and Tobago. Tuvalu. Ukraine. United Kingdom. United States of America. Uruguay. Vanuatu. Vatican City. Venezuela.

3. Embassy Visa: Long-term visits and special-purpose visits must be made through your local Egyptian consulate.

Requirements for Obtaining a Visa

- Passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date.
- Filled-in visa application form (online, in the case of an e-visa, or upon arrival at the airport for a visa on arrival).
- Paying the payment of the visa fees. E-visa and visa on arrival cost around 25 US dollars for a single entry.

Tips

- If availing of the e-visa, apply at least 7 days in advance.
- Take a printed copy of your visa approval while applying online and a copy of your travel program.
- Further, have a look at the official visa website https://visa2egypt.gov.eg) for any updates or changes in requirements.

Travel Beyond the Visa: Make It Memorable

Now that your visa issues are duly put into order, treat yourself to Egypt's magic spell. As expected, explore all the classic spots like the Pyramids of Giza, the Nile River, and the Valley of the Kings.
 
Travel in style with bookings from Egypt Tours Club. Enjoy customized packages such as Luxor day tours and multi-city offers. We ensure your enjoyment while we manage all your travel arrangements.
 
Get going, pack up, and let Egypt's beauty bewitch you!