Visa Requirements for Egyptian Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Egypt
Visa Not Required
16 destinations allow visa-free entry to Egyptian citizens.
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free21 days
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysNote: Tourists and others travelling on last minute bookings will be allowed entry but will be required to submit their passport to the Department of Immigration in Banjul within 48 Hours to be issued a proper visa.
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free20 days
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free1 month
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 12-month period.
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysTravelers must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before traveling to Malaysia. Travelers can apply for the online Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before their arrival.
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeOnly men between 18 and 49 years require a visa.
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 14 destinations for passport holders of Egypt.
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 days
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival60 daysGratis visa issued on arrival free of charge.
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysVisa requirements include a copy of a reservation in a 3 to 5 star hotel or private residential address with telephone number in Lebanon, at least 2,000 USD in cash, a non-refundable return or circle trip ticket, and no Israeli stamps, visas, or seals on passport.
- Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalTravelers traveling as a group of 10 or more people can obtain a visa on arrival.
Travelers must have a return/onward ticket and a confirmed hotel reservation. - Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 monthsYemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
eVisa
Egyptian passport allows entry to 52 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 dayse-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).
Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. - Albania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysVisa free anytime of year for valid visa holders or residents of Schengen member states, the UK and US for stays up to 90 days within 180 days period.
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa120 daysMay apply for an e-visa or visa on arrival only if holding a valid visa or valid permanent resident permit (resident card) issued by Australia, Belarus, Canada, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, European Union / Schengen Area member states, United Kingdom or United States; or alternatively by invitation.
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa) but must provide biometrics in person.
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysVisa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days.
The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD. - Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months1 month: 300 Botswana Pula, 3 months: 500 Botswana Pula.
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysCan be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
Must be obtained prior to arrival from airline, Cuban embassy, or reputable third party. - Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 days
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days. - Fiji PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysVisa not required for holders of a valid EU, non-EU Schengen, UK, US and GCC visa or residence permit for stays up 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsGuyana calls this a ‘Visa on Arrival’, but like an eVisa, the application must be made before travelling. Tourists with an approval letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs of Guyana can also obtain a visa on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).
- Liberia PermalinkShow on Mape-VoA3 months
- Libya PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisa not required for male nationals aged under 18 or older than 45 and all females.
Persons with passports indication previous travel to Israel will be denied entry to Libya. - Malawi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa28 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
e-Visa is available for tourism only. - Namibia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 daysVisitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsApplication can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country. - Somalia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapeVisae-Visa holders must arrive via O. R. Tambo International Airport.
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Syria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 daysStarting from October 8, 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo has expanded its online eVisa to include nationals of Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, and Eritrea
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa15 days
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapeVisa120 days
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysPhú Quốc - visa exemption for up to 30 days.
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
eVisa / On Arrival
For 13 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Egypt.
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival1 month
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysTravelers arriving at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Surabaya's Juanda International Airport (SUB), or Batam seaports must complete the ‘All Indonesia’ arrival form online within 3 days of arrival.
ravelers arriving at all other Indonesian airports and ports of entry must complete the separate health and customs declarations online within 3 days of arrival.
From October 1st 2025, travelers arriving at all ports of entry will be required to complete the ‘All Indonesia’arrival form online. - Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days18
e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysFor stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months / 30 days
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysCitizens of Egypt can obtain a visa upon arrival for a maximum of 45 days if they arrive at Dushanbe (DYU).
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival1 month
Pre-arranged Visa Required
97 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Egypt. This requirement may be waived off if Egyptian citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNo border checkpoints in Andorra, but visitor must travel to France or Spain before reach Andorra, thus Schengen visa is required
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa on Arrival for holders of a valid UAE residence permit.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNationals of Egypt with a normal passport can enter for a maximum of 30 days with a multiple-entry visa issued by Switzerland or an EEA Member State which has been used but is still valid. They must arrive at and depart from Brest (BTQ), Gomel (GME), Grodno (GNA), Minsk (MSQ), Mogilev (MVQ) or Vitebsk (VTB) and their passport must be valid for at least 90 days longer than the duration of stay. They cannot arrive from or transit through Russian Fed.
- Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for U.S. permanent residents.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa required unless holder of a valid US or a multiple-entry Schengen visa, or is an EU, non-EU Schengen or US permanent resident.
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredUS permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for U.S. permanent residents.
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa required unless holding a valid two or multiple entry Schengen visa, or a residence permit issued by an EU member state.
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for U.S. permanent residents but visitors must buy tourist card for 10 USD at the airport.
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa waiver if visitor holds a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member states
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for holders of a valid U.S. visa and U.S. permanent residents for stays of up to 90 days within 180 day period.
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for holders of a valid U.S. visa and U.S. permanent residents for stays of up to 90 days within 180 day period.
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- India PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for up to 14 days if entering through Taba and visiting up to Beersheba only.
Otherwise, a confirmation from the Israeli government is required before a visa is issued. - Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for U.S. permanent residents.
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredEligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Requirede-Visa can be issued only if there is a valid invitation from the Kazakhstan side.
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa required unless holding a valid two or multiple entry Schengen visa, or a residence permit issued by an EU member state.
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa is not required for holders of a valid multiple-entry visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and/or hold Permanent residency in Canada, Schengen State, Japan, UK, or the US
Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. - Moldova PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCitizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa is required unless holder of a valid Schengen, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US or UK visa. Visit for up to 30 days, but not exceeding the expiry of the visa.
Holders of residence permits from a Schengen member state, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US or UK and AEPC Business Travel Card holders may visit Montenegro for up to 30 days. - Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of a visa or residence permit from European Union, United States of America, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Norway, New Zealand and Switzerland valid for 90 days (or 180 days for residence permits) on application, can apply for an eVisa for 30 days. Passport must also be valid for 90 days.
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
- Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredTo obtain an e-Visa, they are required to be either residents or have a valid entry visa for one of the following countries (the United States of America, Canada, Australia, The United Kingdom, Schengen Agreement countries, Japan), or to be residents of one of the countries of The GCC countries and its profession are among the professions that benefit from the resident visa.
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa Requirede-Visa applicable to residents of the United Arab Emirates who hold valid Emirati residence visas.
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Requirede-Visa available for all Egyptian passport holders. Known as "Stop Over Visa", is valid for 4 days, and can be obtained when booking with FlyNas or SAUDIA (Saudi Arabian Airlines).
Visa on arrival for holders of a valid Schengen, UK or USA visa and UK, US or EU permanent residents. - Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- South Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-Entry Visa may be granted to persons who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years).
May apply online. - Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa required unless a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit. They can obtain a 30-day single-entry e-visa, provided that they have and that they travel to Turkey on Turkish Airlines or Egypt Air.
Egyptians under 20 or over 45 years old can obtain e-visa. - Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredEligible for a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days if having a letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD. - Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay apply using 'Smart service'.
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe Vatican City is de facto within the Schengen zone.
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
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