Visa Requirements for Egyptian Citizens

Visa Information for Passport Holders of Egypt

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Visa Not Required

17 destinations allow visa-free entry to Egyptian citizens.

Visa On Arrival

A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 17 destinations for passport holders of Egypt.

eVisa

Egyptian passport allows entry to 52 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.

  • Albania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .Visa 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 Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .
  • Armenia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa120 daysRemarks updated .May apply for a 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.
  • Australia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa) but must provide biometrics in person.
  • Bahamas PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .
  • Bhutan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days.
    e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee
  • Botswana PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRemarks updated .1 month: 300 Botswana Pula, 3 months: 500 Botswana Pula.
  • Cameroon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Chad PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Colombia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .
  • Cuba PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRequirement updated .Can 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 Map
    eVisa3 monthsRemarks updated .
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa7 days
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .
  • El Salvador PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .Visa waiver if visitor holds a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member states
  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaup to 90 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 Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
  • Georgia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 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 Map
    eVisa3 monthsRequirement updated .Guyana 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 Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Kenya PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
    eTA fee is USD 32.50.
    Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
    Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
  • Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa60 daysRemarks updated .e-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).
  • Lesotho PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Liberia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Libya PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated , remarks Persons with passports indication previous travel to Israel will be denied entry to Libya.
  • Malawi PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa28 daysRemarks updated .e-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 Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Nigeria PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days
  • Pakistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .Issued free of charge as of August 2024.
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa60 daysRequirement updated , remarks Visitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
  • Philippines PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Qatar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Serbia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .Holders of diplomatic and special missions passports are exempt from entry visa.
  • Seychelles PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRequirement updated , remarks Application 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.
  • Singapore PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • South Africa PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .e-Visa holders must arrive via O. R. Tambo International Airport.
  • Suriname PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .
  • Syria PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .
  • Thailand PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .Starting from October 8, 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo has expanded its online eVisa to include nationals of Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, and Eritrea
  • Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Uganda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRemarks updated .
  • United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .May apply using 'Smart service'.
  • Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 days
  • Vanuatu PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Vietnam PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .Phú Quốc - visa exemption for up to 30 days.
  • Zambia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days

eVisa / On Arrival

For 14 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Egypt.

  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Bolivia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival1 month
  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Indonesia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Laos PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .17
    e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
    Visa on arrival is available at Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
    Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane.
  • Mauritania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Nepal PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months / 30 days
  • Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Tajikistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .Nationals of Egypt can obtain a visa upon arrival for a maximum of 45 days if they arrive at Dushanbe (DYU).
  • Tanzania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysRemarks updated .
  • Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .

Pre-arranged Visa Required

92 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.

  • Afghanistan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .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.
  • Algeria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa Issuance for passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation.
  • Argentina PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Austria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa on Arrival for holders of a valid UAE residence permit
  • Bangladesh PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Belarus PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Nationals 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 Map
    Visa Required
  • Belize PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for U.S. permanent residents.
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa 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 Map
    Visa Required
  • Brunei PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Bulgaria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .
  • Canada PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .US permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free
  • Central African Republic PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Chile PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • China PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Costa Rica PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for U.S. permanent residents.
  • Croatia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .
  • Cyprus PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa 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 Map
    Visa Required
  • Denmark PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa not required for U.S. permanent residents but visitors must buy tourist card for 10 USD at the airport.
  • Ecuador PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Eritrea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Estonia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Eswatini PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Finland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • France PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Germany PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Greece PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Grenada PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Guatemala PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa 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 Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa 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 Map
    Visa Required
  • Iceland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • India PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Israel PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa 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 Map
    Visa Required
  • Jamaica PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for U.S. permanent residents.
  • Japan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible 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.
    May apply online
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Latvia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Lithuania PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Luxembourg PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Macedonia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa 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 Map
    Visa Required
  • Malta PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Mexico PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa 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
  • Moldova PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa 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 Map
    Visa Required
  • Mongolia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Montenegro PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa 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 Map
    Visa 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 Map
    Visa Required
  • Netherlands PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa 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.
  • Niger PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • North Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Norway PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Oman PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRequirement updated .To obtain an eVisa, 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 Map
    Visa Required
  • Paraguay PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Peru PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Poland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Portugal PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Romania PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .
  • Russia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • San Marino PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .e-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.
  • Slovakia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Slovenia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Multiple-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 Map
    Visa Required
  • Sweden PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Switzerland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Tonga PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Tunisia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredNot required for tours organised by a travel agency.
  • Türkiye PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa 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 Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible 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
  • Ukraine PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRequirement updated .
  • Uruguay PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Vatican PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredThe Vatican City is de facto within the Schengen zone.
  • Venezuela PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required

Information last checked . Requirements last changed on .