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

Visa on arrival30 days max stay

Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival for Egypt (up to 30 days), so no visa is needed before travelling.

Visa on arrival available at any Egyptian port of entry. Single entry $30 (fee increased from $25 effective 1 March 2026). Visa valid for 6 months from issue, maximum stay 30 days.

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Entering Egypt on a Japanese passport

  • → Obtain your visa at the Egypt border/airport on arrival; carry the required fee and documents. Apply here ↗

Egypt visa cost for Japanese citizens

Visa on arrival (tourist, single entry)

USD 30

30-day stay
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Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

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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Egypt visa for Japanese citizens — FAQ

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Egypt?

No advance visa is required — Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival at the border for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Egypt?

Japanese passport holders can stay in Egypt for up to 30 days per entry under the current visa on arrival arrangement.

What documents do Japanese citizens need for Egypt?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Egypt visa category — check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

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