Egypt entry requirements (all nationalities)
Visa-exempt tiers, e-Visa and arrival rules for foreign visitors. Your passport-specific page has the exact documents and fee.
Visa-exempt by stay length
| Tier | Nationalities in our data |
|---|---|
| 180 days | Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates |
| 90 days | HK, Jordan, MO |
| 14 days | Malaysia |
e-Visa — the default for everyone else
Visa on arrival
According to Timatic, citizens of the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival for 30 days, provided the purpose of their visit is for Tourism in Egypt tourism only: * All Member state of the European Union European Union member states * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Recent changes
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Policy updates for Egypt
Official changes affecting entry to Egypt. This guide is kept current with the updates below — open a note for its source and effective date.
- ⚑ Updated · confirmedEgypt launches digital visa on arrival, replacing paper VOA
Last verified 2026-08-01 · All visa policy changes →
At the border — customs & health
- Cash declaration: They must have a confirmed return ticket and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
Visa routes to Egypt · 1 routes · all corridors →
General information, not legal advice. Verified 2026-09-04 — rules change; confirm on the official portal before travelling.