VISA INFORMATION
This page provides essential information on visa requirements for visitors to Egypt.
Entry Requirements:
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All visitors must meet the general Egypt entry requirements.
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Foreign nationals need a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their planned stay.
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Most nationalities require a visa prior to arrival.
Visa Exceptions:
​Holders of a valid and previously used Schengen visa can use it to enter Cairo Airport and Sharm el-Sheikh Airport without a need to grant an entry visa, except for citizens of:
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Syria
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Iraq
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Mali
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Iran
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Turkey
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Palestine
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Afghanistan
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Ethiopia
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Niger
Applying for an e-Visa:
Citizens of eligible countries can obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) online through the official Egypt e-Visa Portal: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/.
Eligible countries are:
Albania |
Argentina |
Armenia |
Australia |
Austria |
Azerbaijan |
Bahrain |
Belarus |
Belgium |
Bolivia |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Brazil |
Bulgaria |
Chile |
China |
China/Hong Kong |
China/Taiwan |
Colombia |
Croatia |
Cyprus |
Czech |
Denmark |
Ecuador |
Estonia |
Finland |
France |
Georgia |
Germany |
Greece |
Hungary |
Iceland |
India |
Iraq |
Ireland |
Italy |
Japan |
Kazakhstan |
Korea (South) |
Kuwait |
Latvia |
Lithuania |
Luxembourg |
Macedonia |
Malaysia |
Malta |
Mexico |
Moldova |
Monaco |
Montenegro |
Netherlands |
New Zealand |
Norway |
Oman |
Paraguay |
Peru |
Poland |
Portugal |
Qatar |
Republic of Kosovo |
Romania |
Russian Federation |
San Marino |
Saudi Arabia |
Serbia |
Singapore |
Slovakia |
Slovenia |
South Africa |
Spain |
Sweden |
Switzerland |
Ukraine |
United Arab Emirates |
United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) |
United States of America |
Uruguay |
Vatican |
Venezuela |
Visa Inquiries:
If you are not eligible for an e-Visa or have any questions about visa requirements, entry visas, visa upon arrival, security approvals, or other visa-related matters, please contact:
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Dr. Ashraf Abd El Salam
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Mobile: +20 1030008247
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Email: aio.visa@ifegy.net
