The rules and regulations that determine which form of visa or travel permit (if any) is required for an Egyptian passport holder to enter a foreign country are known as visa requirements for Egyptian residents. When it comes to the number of countries that the Egyptian passport allows access to, according to the Henley Passport Index, it is currently rated at number 93 in the world. Egyptian passport entitles its bearers to visit about 50 countries without the need to apply for a visa in advance of their trip. For Egyptian nationals, the criterion for obtaining a visa differs based on the visited destination and its pre-established rules.  Different visas may be required for visits depending on the reason for the trip and the amount of time you wish to spent in different countries. Citizens of Egypt can apply for visas for a large variety of countries online, at an Embassy, or upon arrival. eVisas are the easiest travel permits to obtain since the whole process can be completed within a few minutes from home.  On the other hand, Embassy visas are the most difficult to get since they require going through a complicated application process, attaching numerous supporting documents, and sometimes going through visa interviews. Moreover, all Egyptian travelers can apply for and acquire a visa at the border of countries that offer a Visa on Arrival service. Dozens of countries have come forward with a visa exemption for citizens of Egypt. This means that, all Egypt citizens with a valid passport can travel without obtaining a visa at all. Make sure to read on to find out which requirements are currently imposed on Egyptian travelers upon visiting any foreign country. Electronic visa Egyptians are free to use the Electronic Travel Authorization System whenever possible. eVisas work just as regular visas but are way easier to obtain. All you need is usually your valid passport, an active email address, and access to any online payment method. List of countries that offer eVisas for Egyptian citizens Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Bahrain Cambodia Cape Verde Colombia Djibouti Ethiopia Gabon Georgia Guinea-Bissau Guyana Ivory Coast Kenya Kyrgyzstan Laos Lesotho Madagascar Malawi Moldova Myanmar Nigeria Pakistan Rwanda Sao Tome and Principe Singapore Sri Lanka Suriname Tajikistan Tanzania Turkey Uganda United Arab Emirates Uzbekistan Zambia Zimbabwe Over 30 different destinations throughout the world offer the electronic visa system for Egyptians to use. Visit any of the above-listed countries with the effortlessly obtainable eVisa! Electronic visa requirements vary based on the country or region they are traveling to. For example, some destinations only allow for a single entrance, whilst others offer eVisas or ETAs that often enable numerous entries. Since eVisa works just like a regular visa, its holders can engage in all leisure, recreational, work, or transit-related activities. Go on vacation, go on a seminar, attend a business conference, close a new deal, or simply transit to reach another final destination. The amount of time that an Egyptian citizen can spend in a foreign country with an online visa varies depending on the selected destination. The most common option is either one or three months, which is just right for recreational trips. Moreover, the approved document will land straight at your email address in the form of a PDF file, usually within 72 hours (3 business days)! Visa on Arrival A Visa on Arrival for Egyptians is a type of travel permit that is obtained after arriving, rather than in advance.  VoAs still require travelers to complete an application form and meet specific requirements. Usually, applicants need to validate the reason for their trip to be allowed entry to the selected country. List of countries offering VoAs for Egyptians Bolivia Burkina Faso Cambodia Cape Verde Comoros Ethiopia Ghana Guinea-Bissau Laos Lebanon Madagascar The Maldives The Marshall Islands Mauritania Mozambique Nepal Nicaragua Pakistan Palau Rwanda Samoa Senegal Seychelles Somalia Tanzania Timor-Leste Togo Tuvalu Uganda Yemen Zimbabwe VoA services are available for Egyptian citizens in more than 30 different destinations. Get yours after completing an application form obtained at any border control checkpoint after arrival. Again, as it was in the case of electronic visas, the length of the permitted stay when holding a Visa on Arrival varies. It can be anywhere from a few days to even three months. However, this always depends on the selected country and its own specific rules and conditions established. To get a Visa on Arrival, all you have to do is go straight towards the border control checkpoint and ask the customs officials for an application form to fill. Next, provide all the essential information in the form and attach any supporting documents required. If needed, cover the visa issuing fees and wait for approval. It’s worth noting that some countries may require you to present additional supporting documents to appropriate validate the purpose of your visit. Make sure to check if there are no specific requirements in advance of the planned travel. Please note! Many of the above-listed VoA destinations have also an eVisa option available for Egyptian citizens to use. Consider using the electronic visa system whenever possible and get your visa online a few days in advance of the planned trip. It’s a far more secure option since you won’t have to worry about handling your visa last minute! Embassy Visa An Embassy visa for Egyptian citizens is a regular visa that usually comes in the form of a stamp in the traveler’s passport. It is obtainable after completing a rather long application process at an Embassy or a Consulate of the selected foreign destination. List of countries that require Egyptians to present a valid Embassy visa upon arrival Afghanistan Aland Islands Algeria American Samoa Andorra Antarctica Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Bermuda Bhutan Bonaire Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory British Virgin Islands Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Cameroon Canada The Cayman Islands The Central African Republic Chad Chile China The Christmas Island The Cocos Islands The Republic of the Congo The Democratic Republic of the Congo The Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Curacao Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark The Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Eswatini The Falkland Islands The Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Gambia Germany Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guernsey Guyana Honduras Hungary Iceland India Iraq Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jersey Kazakhstan Kiribati Kuwait Latvia Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Mali Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexico Monaco Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Namibia Nauru The Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Niger Norfolk Island North Korea Northern Mariana Islands Norway Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru The Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Reunion Romania Russia Saint Barthelemy Saint Helena Saint Lucia Saint Martin Saint Pierre and Miquelon San Marino Saudi Arabia Serbia Sierra Leone Sint Maarten Slovakia Slovenia The Solomon Islands South Africa South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands South Korea Spain Svalbard and Jan Mayen Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Thailand Tokelau Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkmenistan The Turks and Caicos Islands Ukraine United Kingdom United States The United States Virgin Islands Uruguay Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Vietnam Wallis and Futuna  Egypt passport holders must submit an application in person at their respective Consulates or Embassies in order to be granted a visa to travel to over 150 foreign country, regardless of the reason for the visit or the duration of stay including short-term tourist visas. The vast majority of countries only issue residence visas and work visas through their embassies and consulates in other countries. However, a visa application will be required if an Egyptian citizen wishes to relocate and/or work in another country. This will be done through a diplomatic post in the country of the selected destination. To get an Embassy visa, travelers must fill out an application form and provide supporting paperwork. Moreover, some Embassies conduct in-person interviews with all applicants. Obtaining an Embassy visa for Egyptian travelers often takes longer than applying for an eVisa through the government's website. In addition, the processing time is typically lengthier. It is recommended that you submit your application well in advance of your scheduled trip.  Visa-free countries Due to international agreements between Egypt and several nations, Egyptian nationals are permitted to travel to some countries without a visa. Check the list of countries that offer visa-free entrance for Egyptian passport holders. Holders of Egyptian passports are currently exempt from visa requirements in approximately 25 countries globally. Visa exemption for inhabitants of Egypt usually is only granted for short-term stays for the purposes of tourism, recreation, leisure, as well as business and transit. Traveling visa-free allows you to visit a selected foreign country for even up to three months. However, the lengths of permitted stay differ between various destinations. Thus, it’s essential to check the established rules before booking your trip. All you have to do to travel under visa exemption is simply prepare your valid Egyptian passport and present it to the customs officials upon arrival. Make sure that your travel document will not expire for the whole duration of the planned trip. We all know traveling abroad and meeting new people, learning about foreign customs and cultures broadens our horizons.  Thankfully, Egyptians can visit many different countries worldwide either with an Embassy visa, eVisa obtainable online, with a Visa on Arrival, and even visa-free!