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Egypt Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes 1/2 |
| British | Yes | No | Yes 1/2 |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes 1/2 |
| EU | Yes | No | Yes 1/2 |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes 1/2 |
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To enter Egypt, a passport valid for at least six months from the date of issue of the visa is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. Visitors from all countries, except nationals of the EU and the USA, must register with the police within one week of arrival in Egypt, although this service is normally undertaken by hotels. When you check in at your hotel the receptionist will ask to see your passport, and will record its details for the police.
Nationals from all the countries in the chart above have the option of obtaining tourist visas upon arrival in Egypt. They are usually valid for three months.
1. Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. These nationals may obtain a visa on arrival / e-visa valid for stays of up to 30 days. The visa on arrival can be obtained at Egyptian airports and for touristic stays only. A visa prior to travel is needed when arriving at border crossings on land or by sea.
2. South Sinai Red Sea resorts permission stamp on arrival: EU, Australian, Canadian and US nationals travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba resorts for up to a maximum of 15 days, who do not need a visa and will receive a free entry permission stamp on arrival, when arriving at Sharm el-Sheikh, Saint Catherine or Taba airports.
You can obtain visas from Egyptian consulates in your country of residence or on arrival at airports in Egypt. A multiple-visit visa is necessary if your trip includes travel in and out of Egypt.
Business visa applications must be submitted with a letter from the company stating reasons for the visit.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the consulate/embassy to check visa requirements for Egypt.
Visa on arrival and e-visa: US$25 (single entry); US$60 (multiple entry).
Consulate visa cost varies according to nationality. UK and Australian nationals: tourist: £25 (single-entry); £60 (multiple-entry); business: £100 (single-entry); £150 (multiple-entry).
Canadian nationals: tourist: £85 (single-entry); £120 (multiple-entry); business: £85 (single-entry); £120 (multiple-entry).
USA nationals: tourist: US$27 (single entry); US$62 (multiple entry); business: US$62 (single-entry); US$87 (multiple-entry).
Visa fees for other EU nationals visiting Egypt vary according to country, but most follow the same fees that apply to UK and Australian nationals.
Visa on arrival: 30 days.
Single- and multiple-entry visas are valid for six months from the date of issue for a maximum stay of 60 days and 90 days respectively. Extensions are available from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Egypt.
Those continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours and remaining in the airport do not need a visa, providing they hold confirmed onward tickets.
You can obtain tourist visas online (visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home) or from the Egyptian consulate in your country of residence or from the airports in Cairo, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, and the port at Alexandria.
Applications made in person require two days and postal applications normally take about five days. For certain nationalities, applications can take up to six weeks if they need to be referred to the authorities in Egypt.
Children under 16 travelling without an adult must carry a letter from their parent or legal guardian.
You cannot bring more than E£5,000 or its equivalent into the country on arrival.
Embassies and tourist offices
British Embassy in Egypt
Embassy of Egypt in the USA
Egyptian Consulate in the UK
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