SpainEgypt

Spanish passport ยท policy checked 5 Jul 2026

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border. Visa on arrival available at any Egyptian port of entry.

30

days

max stay per entry

30

USD ยท visa fee

8

visa types

published by Egypt

Border

visa issued on arrival

Policy note

Applies to all 27 EU member states.

Single entry $30 (fee increased from $25 effective 1 March 2026). Single entry, stay up to 30 days. Official e-visa alternative at visa2egypt.gov.eg (USD 30 single / USD 65 multiple entry; apply at least 7 days before departure; single-entry e-visa valid 3 months from issue).

Entering Egypt on a Spanish passport

  1. Get your visa at the Egypt border on arrival - carry the fee and documents. Apply here โ†—

Egypt visa cost for Spanish citizens

USD 30

Visa on arrival (tourist, single entry)

  • Visa on arrival (tourist, single entry)

    30-day stay

    USD 30

Official schedule ยท visasnews.com โ†—Fee schedule checked 2 Jul 2026

Egypt visa types for Spanish citizens

Student Visa / Study Residence PermitStudent

365 dayssingle entryvalid 365d

Foreign students enrolled at a recognised Egyptian university or educational institution

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.

Official page โ†—
Work Permit (Foreign Worker)Work

365 daysmultiple entry28-56d processingvalid 365d

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

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.

Official page โ†—

Egypt visa policy, fees & entry rules in full โ†’

Egypt visa for Spanish citizens - FAQ

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Egypt?

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

How long can Spanish citizens stay in Egypt?

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

What documents do Spanish 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.

Check entry with visas you already hold โ†’What โ€œvisa on arrivalโ€ means โ†’