Egypt » Passport And Visa Requirements
Summary
Other EUPassport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes/1
Return Ticket Required: No
Australian
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: No
British
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes/1
Return Ticket Required: No
Canadian
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: No
USA
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes/1
Return Ticket Required: No
Passport Info
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.
Visa Info
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.
Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except:
EU and US nationals travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Newiba or Taba resorts for up to a maximum of 14 days, who do not need a visa and will receive an entry permission stamp on arrival.
You can obtain visas from Egyptian consulates in your country of residence or on arrival at airports in Egypt or at the port in Alexandria. 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.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the consulate/embassy to check visa requirements for Egypt.
Types And Costs
Cost varies according to nationality. UK and Australian nationals: tourist: £15 (single-entry); £18 (multiple-entry); business: £53 (single-entry); £91 (multiple-entry).
Canadian nationals: tourist: £15 (single-entry); £18 (multiple-entry); business: £40 (single-entry); £70 (multiple-entry).
USA nationals: tourist: US$15 (single- or multiple-entry); business: US$25 (single-entry); US$40 (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.
Working Days
For UK citizens, applications made in person require two days and postal applications normally take about five days. For other nationalities, applications can take up to six weeks.
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Information in this section was last updated: Fri Apr 12 2013
