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Egypt Tourist Visa
The Egypt Tourist Visa is the most common type of visa for travelers visiting Egypt for leisure, holidays, or short-term stays. It allows foreign nationals to explore Egypt’s attractions, including beaches, historical landmarks, and cultural sites.
This visa can be obtained in several ways, including online (e-Visa), on arrival at the airport, or through Egyptian embassies and consulates.
🟢 Who Needs an Egypt Tourist Visa?
Most foreign nationals need a visa to enter Egypt. However, the method of obtaining it depends on your nationality:
- Some countries are eligible for Visa on Arrival
- Others can apply for an e-Visa online
- Others can pass with No Visa like :
- South Africa
- Guinea-Conakry
- Some nationalities must apply through an embassy before traveling
👉 It is always recommended to check eligibility before travel.
🟢 Visa Validity & Duration
🔸 Single Entry Visa
E-Visa ( online visa )
- Valid for: 90 days from issue
- Stay duration: up to 30 days
Visa on arrival
- It expires upon the expiry of its stay duration.
- Stay duration: up to 30 days for most nationalities except :
- Russia ( 3 months )
- Ukraine ( 2 months )
- Belarus ( 2 months )
- Kuwait ( 6 months )
- Saudi Arabia ( 6 months )
- UAE ( 6 months )
- Bahrain ( 6 months )
- Oman ( 6 months )
- Lebanon - over 60 years old ( 6 months )
- Hong Kong ( 14 days )
- Macau ( 14 days )
- Malaysia ( 14 days )
🔸 Multiple Entry Visa
( not valid for visa on arrival )
- Valid for: 180 days
- Stay duration: up to 30 days per visit
🟢 Types of Tourist Visa
🔹 E-Visa (Online Visa)
Apply online before traveling.
Best option for convenience.
🔹 Visa on Arrival
Available at Egyptian airports.
No prior application required.
🔹 Embassy Visa
Required for certain nationalities.
Applied through Egyptian embassies or consulates.
🟢 Sinai Only Visa
(South Sinai Entry – No Visa Required)
Visitors from many countries can enter South Sinai (including popular destinations like Sharm El Sheikh) without a visa, under what is commonly known as the “Sinai Only” entry permission.
🌍 Who Can Use Sinai Only Entry?
This option is available for many nationalities, including:
- Most European countries
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
- Israel (with specific conditions)
👉 Eligibility may vary, so it’s recommended to confirm before traveling.
✈️ Entry Conditions
To qualify for Sinai Only entry:
- Entry must be through:
- Sharm El Sheikh Airport
- Taba Border Crossing
- Nuweiba Port
- Stay must be within South Sinai only
- Duration is typically up to 14 days
⚠️ Important Restrictions
- This entry does NOT allow travel outside South Sinai
- You cannot visit cities like:
- Cairo
- Hurghada
- Luxor
👉 If you plan to travel outside South Sinai, you must obtain a full Egypt Tourist Visa (e-Visa, Visa on Arrival, or Embassy Visa).
💡 Pro Tip
If you're unsure about your travel plans, it’s safer to get a full visa in advance to avoid any restrictions during your stay.
🟢 Required Documents
The basic requirements include:
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Completed visa application (if applying via embassy)
- Passport-sized photo (sometimes required)
- Travel details (flight & accommodation)
- Visa fee payment
🟢 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
✅ E-Visa
Option 1
• Visit the
official Egypt e-Visa portal
• Create an account
• Fill in your details
• Upload required documents
• Pay online
• Receive visa via email
✅ Visa on Arrival
Option 2
• Arrive at an Egyptian airport
• Purchase visa sticker from bank counter
• Proceed to passport control
✅ Embassy Application
Option 3
• Visit nearest Egyptian embassy
• Submit application and documents
• Pay fees
• Wait for processing
🟢 Processing Time
- E-Visa: 3–7 working days
- Embassy Visa: 5–10 working days
- Visa on Arrival: Immediate
🟢 Where to Apply
- Online (e-Visa portal)
- Egyptian airports (Visa on Arrival)
- Egyptian embassies and consulates worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I extend my tourist visa in Egypt?
01
No , but if you want to stay more than your visa duration you have to apply for a tourist residence permit
Can I work with a tourist visa?
02
No, working on a tourist visa is not allowed.
Is visa on arrival guaranteed?
03
It depends on your nationality. Always confirm eligibility before traveling.
Do children need a visa?
04
Yes, children usually require a visa just like adults.