Egypt entry requirements (all nationalities)
Visa-exempt tiers, e-Visa and arrival rules for foreign visitors. Your passport-specific page has the exact documents and fee.
Visa-exempt by stay length
| Tier | Nationalities in our data |
|---|---|
| 180 days | Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates |
| 90 days | HK, Jordan, MO |
| 14 days | Malaysia |
e-Visa — the default for everyone else
Valid for: 30 days · Apply: www.visa2egypt.gov.eg
Citizens of the following countries and territories are eligible to apply for business or tourist visas valid for 30 days through the e-Visa system: * All Member state of the European Union European Union member states * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1 - Citizens of Ira
Visa on arrival
According to Timatic, citizens of the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival for 30 days, provided the purpose of their visit is for Tourism in Egypt tourism only: * All Member state of the European Union European Union member states
Recent changes
No policy changes recorded in our current verification window.
Policy updates for Egypt
Official changes affecting entry to Egypt. This guide is kept current with the updates below — open a note for its source and effective date.
- ⚑ Updated · confirmedEgypt launches digital visa on arrival, replacing paper VOA
Last verified 2026-08-01 · All visa policy changes →
At the border — customs & health
- Cash declaration: They must have a confirmed return ticket and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
Visa routes to Egypt · 1 routes · all corridors →
General information, not legal advice. Verified 2026-09-04 — rules change; confirm on the official portal before travelling.