Get your Egypt visa

The tourist visa issued by Egyptian embassies or consulates is designed for those traveling for leisure, sightseeing, or visiting family and friends.

It usually allows you to stay in Egypt for up to 90 days, depending on the decision of the embassy that issues it. To apply, you’ll need to visit the nearest Egyptian embassy or consulate in person, submit a visa application form, a passport photo, proof of where you’ll be staying, and sometimes a return flight booking.

Processing times can differ depending on the country where you apply.

*Although we currently don’t offer this visa, you can apply via the Egyptian embassy or consulate in your country.

Travelers visiting Egypt for tourism can also opt for a visa on arrival, which is issued directly at major international airports. This visa allows a single entry and is valid for 30 days from the date you enter Egypt.

If needed, you can extend it at local immigration offices. The visa fee is paid in cash upon arrival, and payment must be made in U.S. dollars.

The VOA is only available to citizens of certain countries, but in some cases, holding a valid US, UK, or Schengen visa can make travelers eligible even if they wouldn’t normally qualify.

*Although we currently don’t offer this visa, you can obtain it upon arrival in Egypt.

If you’re only planning to stay in the Sinai Peninsula, you may be eligible for the Sinai Resort Visa Waiver. This is a free entry stamp issued when you arrive at airports in Sharm El-Sheikh, Taba, or St. Catherine, as well as some land border crossings.

The stamp allows a single entry and is valid for up to 14 days, but it cannot be extended. With this option, you are limited to staying in specific resort areas such as Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, and Taba, and you cannot travel to other parts of Egypt.

It’s available to travelers of certain nationalities, including US citizens, EU citizens, and Israelis entering through the Taba crossing.

*Although we currently don’t offer this document, you can receive the entry stamp directly at entry points in Sinai.

For those traveling to Egypt for work-related reasons, such as attending meetings, conferences, or exhibitions, the business visa is the appropriate option.

Typically valid for stays of up to 90 days, this visa can be issued for either single or multiple entries depending on your needs. Extensions are possible if required.

To apply, you must visit an Egyptian embassy or consulate, where you’ll need to provide an invitation letter from your host in Egypt along with other supporting business documents. Processing usually takes between one and four weeks, depending on the embassy handling your application.

*Although we currently don’t offer the Egypt Business Visa, you can apply via the Egyptian embassy or consulate in your country.