🇪🇬Egypt Visa for Cypriot Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free15 days max stay

No — Cypriot passport holders do not need a visa for Egypt. Entry is visa-free for up to 15 days as of 2026.

Free entry permission stamp granted upon arrival. Valid ONLY for Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts. Travellers intending to go outside these areas MUST obtain a visa. Applies to all EU member state nationals. Same 14 vs 15-day discrepancy exists between consulate pages; 15 days used per primary visas page.

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Entering Egypt on a Cypriot passport

→ Travel with just your valid Cypriot passport. No visa or prior application needed.

Other Egypt visa categories (2)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Egypt. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

Student Visa / Study Residence Permit

Foreign students enrolled at a recognised Egyptian university or educational institution

365 dayssingle entry

Study entry visa obtained from an Egyptian embassy/consulate on the basis of an official admission/enrolment letter, then converted to a Study Residence Permit (Iqama) at the Passport & Immigration Administration within 30 days of arrival. Permit is granted for the duration of study and renewed annually with an updated enrolment letter. Study in Egypt (study-in-egypt.gov.eg) is the official government admissions portal under the Ministry of Higher Education.

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Work Permit (Foreign Worker)

Foreign nationals employed in Egypt, sponsored by a licensed Egyptian employer

365 daysmultiple entry28-56d processing

Issued inside Egypt by the Ministry of Labour (General Administration for Work Permits for Foreigners) under Labour Law No. 14 of 2025; the employer obtains the work permit first, after which the Passport Administration grants a matching work residence permit (a two-track authorisation). Valid 1 year, renewable annually (renew at least 30 days before expiry). Government/mandatory fees roughly EGP 6,000-15,000. Foreign workers are capped at 10% of a company's workforce; an HIV/AIDS test at the Ministry of Health Central Laboratory is required.

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