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.