Visa for Egypt

An eVisa to Egypt is an electronic document that authorizes travel to Egypt. Common recipients are tourists and businesspeople.

• Types of eVisa

  There are two types of eVisa to Egypt:

  Single Entry eVisa – valid for a single entry with a stay of up to 30 consecutive days

  Multiple entry eVisa – valid for 6 months, starting on the date of approval. Good for stays of up to 30 consecutive days.

• List of eligible countries

  Citizens from the countries listed below must apply for an eVisa in order to travel to Egypt:

  Albania
  Australia
  Austria
  Belgium
  Bulgaria
  Canada
  Croatia
  Cyprus
  Czechia
  Denmark
  Estonia
  Finland
  France
  Germany
  Greece
  Hungary

  Iceland
  Ireland
  Italy
  Japan
  Latvia
  Lithuania
  Luxembourg
  Macedonia
  Malta
  Moldova
  Monaco
  Montenegro
  Netherlands
  New Zealand
  Norway
  Poland

  Portugal
  Romania
  Russia
  Serbia
  Slovakia
  Slovenia
  South Korea
  Spain
  Sweden
  Switzerland
  Ukraine
  United Kingdom
  United States
  Vatican City (Holy See)

   
   

  If your country of citizenship is not listed, it is necessary to apply for a standard embassy visa in order to visit Egypt.

  The following documents must be uploaded to each application for an eVisa to Egypt:
  – Scan or digital photo of the bio-data page of the applicant's passport

  Citizens of Turkey can obtain a visa on arrival (on the airport) if provided being aged 45 years and above or 18 years and below or having a residence permit (for an indefinite period) issued by Australia, Canada, USA, and an EU Member state.

  All business travelers and travelers visiting family must also bear a letter of invitation from the entity by which they will be received (company or family member)

• eVisa to Egypt Application Form

  To proceed with your application, please use the panel on the left side of this website. Please choose the purpose for travel: single or multiple entry, and please select your nationality which matches with the one on your passport. Click on “apply online” and fill your application.

• eVisa Validity Period

  Egypt offers both single and multiple entry eVisas, valid for stays of up to 30 consecutive days for each visit.

  Single Entry eVisa – good for a single stay of up to 30 consecutive days. The eVisa remains valid for 3 months, and must be used within 90 days of approval.

  Multiple entry eVisa – eTA validity period: 6 months, starting on the date of approval.
  Maximum consecutive days on a single visit: Up to 30 days.
  Total days allowed during the validity period: No limit (the bearer of the eTA has a right to as many stays, up to 30 days each, as are possible within the validity period of 6 months).

• eVisa Transit Information

  All holders of passports from eligible countries must be in possession of an eVisa in order to transit through Egypt.

• Requirements on Arrival

  All you need to apply for an eVisa is a valid passport from an eligible country. Before your journey, you must print a copy of your eVisa, which will be presented to travel authorities at your point of arrival. Your eVisa may be printed in black and white. Please note that you may be asked to provide details about your travel itinerary, such as hotel bookings.

• Nationals from the basic eligible country listed:

  – Photocopy of the photo page of the applicant's passport