Egyptian passport information

Egyptian passport ranks 92nd in the Guide Passport Ranking Index.

There are 28 Egyptian passport visa-free countries. Egyptians can also get a visa on arrival in 30 countries. Moreover, Egyptian passport holders can get an electronic visa for 31 destinations, including Australia and the United Arab Emirates.

Foreigners can acquire Egyptian citizenship by naturalization after living in the country for ten years. Egyptian citizens are able to apply for a passport in-person or by mail.

Great opportunities for Egyptian citizens with visa-free travel

Traveling visa-free opens great opportunities. As Egyptians don't need to get a visa to every destination, they can change their plans at any moment and travel on a whim. As a result, they visit much more countries and can explore more places and interesting locations.

In addition, as Egyptian citizens don't have to spend much time on a visa, they can put more effort into researching of culture, traditions, customs and language of the countries they are heading to.

This will help to ensure better and easier communication with locals, and bigger chances to make friends around the world.

How to apply for an Egyptian passport 

Foreigners can become Egyptian citizens by naturalization if they have lived in the country for at least 10 years. On average, it takes 6 - 9 months to obtain citizenship by investment.

Egyptian citizens can apply for an Egyptian passport in-person in the Ministry of Interior's Travel Documents, Immigration and Nationality Administration (TDINA) or the Egyptian Consulate, or by mail. To do so, they should:

  1. Fill out the required application form and submit it along with all the required documents.
  2. Pay the passport fee.
  3. Mail a pre-paid return envelope to receive the new original passport and other documents (if applying by mail).
  4. Wait for the application to be processed and verified by the respective authority or Egyptian Consulate.
  5. Approach the TDINA office to collect the passport (when applying in-person) or receive the passport by mail.

The benefits of visa-free travel for Egyptian passport holders

Many travelers want visa-free access, as it has many advantages and makes traveling more comfortable and flexible.

First of all, it saves time and money. Moreover, you don't have to go through an application process, stay in queues, answer officials' questions, fill out lengthy application forms and wait for a visa to be approved.

You also do not need to plan ahead, so you can change the terms and directions of your journey without any problems and visit more destinations.

28 countries where Egyptian passport holders don't need a visa

Egyptian passport visa-free countries

  • Albania
  • Benin
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina**
  • Bulgaria*
  • Burundi
  • Croatia*
  • Cyprus*
  • Dominica
  • Guinea
  • Haiti
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Jordan
  • Malaysia
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico**
  • Micronesia
  • Montenegro**
  • North Macedonia**
  • Oman
  • Romania*
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Saudi Arabia**
  • Serbia**
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Turkey**
  • *Visa free for Schengen/EU Visa and resident permit holder
  • **Visa free for Schengen/EU/USA/Canada Visa and resident permit holder

Also, Egyptians can enter 30 countries with a visa on arrival, and 31 countries with an electronic visa.

Visa on arrival countries

  • Visa on arrival countries
  • Bolivia
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cambodia
  • Cape Verde
  • Comoros
  • Ethiopia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Laos
  • Lebanon
  • Madagascar
  • Maldives
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritania
  • Mozambique
  • Nepal
  • Nicaragua
  • Palau
  • Rwanda
  • Samoa
  • Senegal
  • Seychelles
  • Somalia
  • Tanzania
  • Timor-Leste
  • Togo
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • Yemen
  • Zimbabwe

Electronic visa countries

  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Australia and territories
  • Bahrain
  • Cambodia
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Djibouti
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Georgia
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Kenya
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos
  • Lesotho
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Myanmar
  • Pakistan
  • Qatar
  • Rwanda
  • São Tomé and Príncipe
  • South Africa
  • Suriname
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Uzbekistan
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

FAQ

How to know if your destination provides visa-free access?

If you want to know whether your destination is a visa-free country, check the list of entry requirements for different countries.

What to do next if your destination is not a visa-free country?

If your destination requires obtaining a visa, you should get a visa on arrival, an electronic visa, or attend an embassy for a regular visa.

Tips for going to non-visa-free countries

Traveling to non-visa-free destinations demands more preparations, so it is helpful to take a look at the following tips:

  • check if you are eligible for an electronic visa, as it will heavily minimize your spending of time and money, and you will put less effort compared to getting a regular visa in an embassy or consulate;
  • submit the application form way before your arrival date to be sure that you get the visa on time;
  • even if it is not mandatory, it is better to make paper copies of your documents to have them with you at the borders just in case;
  • ensure your passport is valid, as you are not able to enter most countries with an invalid travel document even if you have a visa.

Is it important to examine the visa requirements before traveling?

It is extremely important to examine all visa requirements and related information before the trip to ensure you will enter the country without any issues.

Bogdan T
2022-07-19

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