Egypt e-Visa Online Application

Egypt is one of the most-visited countries in the world when it comes to tourism and these days, traveling there is effortless thanks to the Egypt e-Visa program.

An e-Visa is an electronic entry permit issued by the Egyptian government. Citizens of the eligible countries can easily apply for it online in as little as 7 days in advance of the travel. The electronic visa eliminates the need for the costly and time-consuming procedures associated with the Embassy visas of the past.

There are two types of the Egyptian e-Visa available, there is a single-entry permit and a multiple-entry one. Both can be used for tourism and business purposes.

Read on to learn all about the characteristics of the online visa to Egypt, the fees, and how to complete the application process. Then choose the best option for your travel needs!

• Egypt e-Visa types

  Egypt offers two different online visa types, see how they differ and which one will be best for you:

  • a single-entry e-Visa for a 30-day stay that stays valid for three months (90 days) from the date of issuing. You may visit Egypt one time during the validity period for both tourism and business purpoes.
  • a multiple-entry e-Visa for a 30-day stay that expires after six months from the date of issue. You may enter Egypt at any time within that period and stay for up to 30 days. You may exit and enter the country as many times as you wish within the six-month validity period.

  Make sure that you have a passport that will not expire for at least 6 months from the planned date of arrival to Egypt, no matter which electronic visa type should you choose.

• List of eligible countries

  Citizens of the countries listed below are eligible to apply for an e-Visa for Egypt. Check if your country of citizenship is on the following list:

  • Albania
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Korea, South
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macedonia (North)
  • Malta
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Montenegro
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America
  • Vatican City (Holy See)

  Please note:

  Visa on arrival is available for Turkish citizens in the following circumstances only:

  • Traveler enters Egypt by air
  • Traveler is under 18 years of age, or over 45 years
  • Traveler has a permanent residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, USA, or an EU member state

• Egypt e-Visa application form

  The application process for the Egyptian e-Visa takes minutes to complete and can be done using any working device with an internet connection!

  Submit your application at least seven days in advance of your travel to receive the necessary entry permit on time.

  Use the panel located on the left-hand side and choose the preferred electronic visa to Egypt type. Click the 'Apply online' button and follow these simple steps to complete the process:

  1. Fill the application form: provide some basic personal and travel details, such as your name, surname, birthdate, passport details, and email address. Double-check if there are no errors and move on to the next step.
  2. Cover the Egypt e-Visa fees (either 69 or 99 Euro, depending on the selected type of entry permit) and see if you have received a confirmation number.
  3. Check your inbox for the approved electronic visa in a PDF form. The average processing time is just 71 hours when using our services!

  Our rate of successfully approved Egypt e-Visa applications is 97%!

  Please note: Applicants' passports must stay valid for at least six months past the intended date of arrival. Evisa Express checks all applications thoroughly before submitting them to the government of Egypt. 

• Validity Period

  Egypt offers two types of the online travel visa: single entry and multiple entry. Both types of e-Visa enable tourists to stay within the country for periods of up to 30 days in a row. However, the validity period differs depending on which one should you choose.

  The single-entry e-Visa stays valid for three months from the date of issue, while the multiple-entry one expires after six months from the date of approval. 

  Please note: The electronic visa for Egypt is connected to your passport. If your passport number changes for any reason (for example, it expires, is lost, or updated), your e-Visa will automatically become invalid and you will need a new one if you intend to return to Egypt.

• Transit Information

  All travelers from eligible countries who wish to transit through Egypt on their way somewhere else must apply for an e-Visa first. Make sure that you have a passport that will not expire for at least 6 months from the planned date of arrival and submit your application online.

  Please note! You must apply at least 7 days in advance of your trip to receive your entry permit on time.

• Requirements on Arrival

  Before entering Egypt, make sure that you:

  • carry a passport that will not expire for at least 6 months past the date of arrival
  • have the print-out copy of your Egypt e-Visa (can be black-and-white)
  • travelers entering the country for business or family visits must also carry a physical copy of a letter of invitation from the company or family member they are visiting

• Egypt e-Visa Sample

  Once you have already applied for the entry permit to travel to Egypt, make sure to take a look at the Egypt e-Visa sample below to get more information on how this document will look like!

  

Citizens of eligible countries will be asked to upload the following documents to their online visa application form:

• a digital photo of the bio-data page of the applicant's passport that will not expire for at least 6 months from the planned date of arrival in Egypt
• applicant's face photo (that can be taken using a phone or a PC camera)
• Business travelers only: A letter of invitation from the Egyptian company the traveler will be working with
• Family visitors only: A letter of invitation from the family member the traveler plans to visit

Important Information

• Please ensure that your passport will stay valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entering Egypt
• Children also need an e-Visa for Egypt. Applications for underage travelers must be made by their parents/guardians.
• The electronic Egypt visa stays valid for 90 or 180 days, and authorizes visits up to 30 days in a row. It is not possible to extend your Egypt e-Visa.
• Citizens of Germany, Belgium, France, Portugal, and Italy are not required to provide a passport; a valid ID card will be enough.
• e-Visas do not authorize employment or labor within Egypt. Travel is allowed "for business purposes" in cooperation with an Egyptian company - not direct employment. 
• If your passport number changes, your online visa for Egypt becomes invalid.