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Egypt » Passport/Visa

Summary

Other EU
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: No
Australian
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: No
British
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: No
Canadian
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: No
USA
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: No

Passports

To enter Egypt, a passport valid for at least six months from the date of issuance 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.

Visas

Nationals from the UK, EU, Canada and USA (1) have the option to obtain 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 the following: (a) Nationals from the UK, EU and USA travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Newiba or Taba resorts for up to a maximum of 14 days; these will receive an entry permission stamp on arrival; (b) those continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours and remaining in the airport, providing they hold confirmed onward tickets. Note:Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the consulate/embassy to check visa requirements for Egypt.

Types of Visa and Cost

Cost varies according to nationality. UK and Australian nationals: tourist: £15 (single-entry); £18 (multiple-entry); business: £53 (single-entry); £91 (multiple-entry). Nationals from the USA: tourist: $20 (single-entry); $23 (multiple-entry). Canadian nationals: tourist: CAN$25 (single-entry); CAN$31 (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.

Validity

Single- and multiple-entry visas are valid for six months from 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.

Business visa applications must be submitted with a letter from the company stating reasons for the visit.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working Days Required

For UK citizens, applications made in person requires 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: Wed May 23 2012