Egypt Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
3
Visa on arrival
40
eTA / e-Visa
37
Total streamlined
80
Visa required in advance
118

Egypt's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, visa on arrival, or eTA/e-Visa eligible, you will need to apply for an Egypt tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Egypt Visa-Free (3)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Egypt without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

Visa on arrival

Nationalities That Get Visa on Arrival to Egypt (40)

Citizens of these countries can obtain a visa stamp at the Egypt border on arrival - no advance embassy visit required.

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eTA / e-Visa

eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Egypt (37)

These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.

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Fees

Egypt Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

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Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

Egypt Transit Visa

Egypt publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Transit Visa

Short transit through Egypt while en route to another destination

Issued by Egyptian embassies/consulates for travellers passing through Egypt en route elsewhere. Fee varies by nationality (e.g. £108 for Nigerian nationals via the Egyptian Consulate UK). Travellers with confirmed onward tickets can often transit airside without a visa; a transit visa is required to leave the airport.

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FAQ

Egypt Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Egypt?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Egypt visa-free, with a visa on arrival or with an eTA or e-Visa. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for an Egypt tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Egypt without a visa?

3 countries can visit Egypt without a visa in 2026, including: Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Egypt.

How do I apply for an Egypt tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Egypt, you typically need to apply at an Egypt embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Egypt without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Egypt varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Egypt Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Egypt visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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