Egypt Visa, Passport & Entry Requirements

Passport valid for at least six months from the date of issuance of the visa required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visitors from all countries, except nationals of the EU and the USA, must register with the police within one week of arrival in Egypt, although this service is normally undertaken by hotels.

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) Nationals from the UK, EU and USA travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Newiba or Taba resorts ONLY for up to 14 days, who will receive an entry permission stamp on arrival;
(b) those continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours and remaining in the airport, provided holding confirmed onward tickets.
1. Nationals from the UK, EU, Canada and USA have the option to obtain tourist visas upon arrival in Egypt. Visa fee payable upon arrival is US$15 or the equivalent in Egyptian pounds.

(a) Those in possession of a residence permit to Egypt are not required to obtain an entry visa if they leave Egypt and return within the validity of their residence permit or within six months, whichever period is less. (b) Visitors of Egyptian origin or married to an Egyptian are entitled to obtain a multiple-entry visa free of charge. (c) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the consulate/embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Tourist and Business (single- and multiple-entry). Cost varies according to nationality. For UK nationals: Tourist: £15 (single-entry); £18 (multiple-entry). Business: £53 (single-entry); £91 (multiple-entry).

For nationals from the USA: Tourist: £12 (single-entry); £12 (multiple-entry). Business: £12 (single-entry); £12 (multiple-entry).

For nationals from Canada: Tourist: £15 (single-entry); £18 (multiple-entry). Business: £40 (single-entry); £70 (multiple-entry).

Processing fees for other nationals vary considerably; nationals are advised to contact the consulate/embassy to check cost (see Contact Addresses). 

Single- and multiple-entry visas are valid for six months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 60 days and 90 days respectively. Visas cannot be post-dated. Extensions are available from the ministry of foreign affairs in Egypt.

Business visa applications must be submitted with a letter from the company stating reasons for the visit.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

For UK citizens, applications made in person requires two days and postal applications normally take about five days. For other nationalities, applications can take up to six weeks.