Lesson 1, Topic 6
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EGYPT – PASSPORT/VISA

Amr Elleithy November 26, 2020
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Passports

To enter Egypt, as a general rule a passport valid for at least six months from the date of issue of the visa is required by all nationals.

Visas

Nationals from all counties are required to obtain a visa prior to arrival.

Visa exemption

Citizens of Bahrain, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macau, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Malaysia are under a visa-free arrangement with Egypt and may be exempt from requiring a visa on arrival. Other countries, including China, may also be exempt under certain conditions. 

Visa on arrival

According to IATA Travel Centre, these countries are eligible to obtain a visa upon arrival in Egypt for 90 days validity.   

To apply for the on arrival visa you must be from one of the following countries:

  • Albania
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Netherlands
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macedonia
  • Montenegro
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Malta
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Serbia
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
  • Ukraine
  • United States
  • Argentina
  • Bahrain
  • Belarus
  • Belarus
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Ecuador
  • Georgia
  • Hong Kong
  • Kuwait
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Oman
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Qatar
  • San Marino
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Singapore
  • Taiwan
  • The Vatican
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela

Please note: If you do not possess a passport issued by one of the above countries, you will not be able to apply for an Egypt visa on arrival. Applicants who are not eligible for a visa on arrival can arrange an Egypt entry visa online by applying for the Egyptian e-Visa.

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