EgyptEntry and visas

Egypt entry rules

Citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia do not need to arrange a visa for Egypt in advance: the stay is up to 30 days. Citizens of Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Moldova apply for an e-visa online in advance. Citizens of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Israel and Türkiye need a visa from a consulate before the trip.

Checked against official sources on 9 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 9 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

Passport	Entry	Stay	Conditions
Russia	Visa on arrival	30 days	Visa on arrival for $25–30 in cash at the airport bank counter, or an e-Visa for $30 in advance.Source: London consulate
Belarus	e-Visa	30 days	The $30 e-Visa is applied for online at least 7 days before departure; a visa on arrival is not officially confirmed.Source: e-Visa portal
Ukraine	Visa on arrival	30 days	Visa on arrival for $25–30 in cash at the airport bank counter, or an e-Visa for $30 in advance.Source: London consulate
Kazakhstan	Visa required	30 days	Visa from an Egyptian consulate; on arrival only with a valid, used US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand visa.Source: Tourism Authority
Uzbekistan	Visa required	30 days	Visa from an Egyptian consulate; on arrival only with a valid, used US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand visa.Source: Tourism Authority
Kyrgyzstan	Visa required	30 days	Visa from an Egyptian consulate; on arrival only with a valid, used US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand visa.Source: Tourism Authority
Tajikistan	Visa required	30 days	Visa from an Egyptian consulate; on arrival only with a valid, used US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand visa.Source: Tourism Authority
Turkmenistan	Visa required	30 days	Visa from an Egyptian consulate; on arrival only with a valid, used US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand visa.Source: Tourism Authority
Armenia	e-Visa	30 days	The $30 e-Visa is applied for online at least 7 days before departure; a visa on arrival is not officially confirmed.Source: e-Visa portal
Azerbaijan	e-Visa	30 days	The $30 e-Visa is applied for online at least 7 days before departure; a visa on arrival is not officially confirmed.Source: e-Visa portal
Georgia	Visa on arrival	30 days	Visa on arrival for $25–30 in cash at the airport bank counter, or an e-Visa for $30 in advance.Source: London consulate
Moldova	e-Visa	30 days	A $30 e-Visa online; the London consulate requires prior clearance for Moldovan nationals, so check first.Source: e-Visa portal
Israel	Visa required	30 days	A consular visa after prior clearance from Cairo (can take months); no visa on arrival or e-Visa.Source: Embassy in the US
EU countries	Visa on arrival	30 days	Visa on arrival for $25–30 or an e-Visa for $30; for Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba only, up to 15 days, a free entry stamp.Source: London consulate
United Kingdom	Visa on arrival	30 days	Visa on arrival for $25–30 or an e-Visa for $30; for Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba only, up to 15 days, a free entry stamp.Source: London consulate
United States	Visa on arrival	30 days	Visa on arrival for $25–30 or an e-Visa for $30; for Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba only, up to 15 days, a free entry stamp.Source: London consulate
Canada	Visa on arrival	30 days	Visa on arrival for $25–30 in cash at the airport bank counter, or an e-Visa for $30 in advance.Source: SIS, Canada
Turkey	Visa required	30 days	Visa from an Egyptian consulate; on arrival only with a valid, used US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand visa.Source: Tourism Authority
Serbia	Visa on arrival	30 days	Visa on arrival for $25–30 in cash at the airport bank counter, or an e-Visa for $30 in advance.Source: London consulate
Australia	Visa on arrival	30 days	Visa on arrival for $25–30 in cash at the airport bank counter, or an e-Visa for $30 in advance.Source: London consulate

RussiaVisa on arrival
30 days. Visa on arrival for $25–30 in cash at the airport bank counter, or an e-Visa for $30 in advance.
Source: London consulate
Belaruse-Visa
30 days. The $30 e-Visa is applied for online at least 7 days before departure; a visa on arrival is not officially confirmed.
Source: e-Visa portal
UkraineVisa on arrival
30 days. Visa on arrival for $25–30 in cash at the airport bank counter, or an e-Visa for $30 in advance.
Source: London consulate
KazakhstanVisa required
30 days. Visa from an Egyptian consulate; on arrival only with a valid, used US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand visa.
Source: Tourism Authority
UzbekistanVisa required
30 days. Visa from an Egyptian consulate; on arrival only with a valid, used US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand visa.
Source: Tourism Authority
KyrgyzstanVisa required
30 days. Visa from an Egyptian consulate; on arrival only with a valid, used US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand visa.
Source: Tourism Authority
TajikistanVisa required
30 days. Visa from an Egyptian consulate; on arrival only with a valid, used US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand visa.
Source: Tourism Authority
TurkmenistanVisa required
30 days. Visa from an Egyptian consulate; on arrival only with a valid, used US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand visa.
Source: Tourism Authority
Armeniae-Visa
30 days. The $30 e-Visa is applied for online at least 7 days before departure; a visa on arrival is not officially confirmed.
Source: e-Visa portal
Azerbaijane-Visa
30 days. The $30 e-Visa is applied for online at least 7 days before departure; a visa on arrival is not officially confirmed.
Source: e-Visa portal
GeorgiaVisa on arrival
30 days. Visa on arrival for $25–30 in cash at the airport bank counter, or an e-Visa for $30 in advance.
Source: London consulate
Moldovae-Visa
30 days. A $30 e-Visa online; the London consulate requires prior clearance for Moldovan nationals, so check first.
Source: e-Visa portal
IsraelVisa required
30 days. A consular visa after prior clearance from Cairo (can take months); no visa on arrival or e-Visa.
Source: Embassy in the US
EU countriesVisa on arrival
30 days. Visa on arrival for $25–30 or an e-Visa for $30; for Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba only, up to 15 days, a free entry stamp.
Source: London consulate
United KingdomVisa on arrival
30 days. Visa on arrival for $25–30 or an e-Visa for $30; for Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba only, up to 15 days, a free entry stamp.
Source: London consulate
United StatesVisa on arrival
30 days. Visa on arrival for $25–30 or an e-Visa for $30; for Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba only, up to 15 days, a free entry stamp.
Source: London consulate
CanadaVisa on arrival
30 days. Visa on arrival for $25–30 in cash at the airport bank counter, or an e-Visa for $30 in advance.
Source: SIS, Canada
TurkeyVisa required
30 days. Visa from an Egyptian consulate; on arrival only with a valid, used US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand visa.
Source: Tourism Authority
SerbiaVisa on arrival
30 days. Visa on arrival for $25–30 in cash at the airport bank counter, or an e-Visa for $30 in advance.
Source: London consulate
AustraliaVisa on arrival
30 days. Visa on arrival for $25–30 in cash at the airport bank counter, or an e-Visa for $30 in advance.
Source: London consulate

Sources: Consulate General of Egypt in London — FAQ on visa on arrival · Egyptian Ministry of Interior — e-Visa portal: eligible nationalities and fees · Egyptian Tourism Authority — entry visa · Embassy of Egypt in Washington — visa requirements and pre-approval countries · Egypt State Information Service — visa on arrival restored for Canadians

What is checked at the border

A passport valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date.
An e-Visa printout, a travel itinerary and a hotel booking or the places you plan to visit.
For a business or family visit, a company letter or an invitation.
The visa on arrival is bought at the bank counter in the airport's passport control area.

Overstay penalties

Overstaying by a few days may bring a fine; if you overstay by more than a month, you must pay the fine before boarding. The official site gives no amount.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia get a visa on arrival. Citizens of Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Moldova apply for an e-visa in advance. Citizens of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Israel and Türkiye get a visa from a consulate before the trip.

How long can I stay in Egypt without a visa?

30 days for citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia.

What happens if I overstay?

Overstaying by a few days may bring a fine; if you overstay by more than a month, you must pay the fine before boarding. The official site gives no amount.

What is checked on entry to Egypt?

A passport valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date. An e-Visa printout, a travel itinerary and a hotel booking or the places you plan to visit. For a business or family visit, a company letter or an invitation. The visa on arrival is bought at the bank counter in the airport's passport control area.

How can I stay in Egypt longer?

A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: one-year investor residence while setting up a company, renewable for 6 or 12 months via GAFI, work permit — arranged in Egypt by the employer through the Ministry of Labour, residence permit — applied for only in Cairo, at the Interior Ministry's Immigration Department, five-year multiple-entry visa: up to 3 months per entry.

Sources

Checked on 9 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.