QuickTravelTools Visa requirements for Egypt
Most visitors need a visa in advance for Egypt. 1 of 199 passports enter visa-free.
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Rules by passport
Visa-free (1)
- Egypt
Checked against Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior), Embassy of Egypt, Washington DC - Consular Section on October 10, 2026.
Visa on arrival (1)
Checked against Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior), Embassy of Egypt, Washington DC - Consular Section on October 10, 2026.
E-Visa (77)
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Checked against Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior), Embassy of Egypt, Washington DC - Consular Section on October 10, 2026.
Visa required (120)
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- Zimbabwe
Checked against Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior), Embassy of Egypt, Washington DC - Consular Section on October 10, 2026.
Visa fees for Egypt
| Visa type | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Visa | 30 USD, single entry (Tourism) | Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) |
| E-Visa | 65 USD, multiple entries (Tourism) | Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) |
Visa fee: No official source publishes this information. Consular visa fee schedule not checked against an official readable source in this pass; embassy page not re-read Checked: Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior).
Processing times
| Visa type | Processing time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Visa | apply at least 7 days before departure | Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) |
Visa processing time: No official source publishes this information. No official processing-time statement for consular visas on the pages checked Checked: Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior).
Apply through official channels
Start the official Egypt e-Visa Portal official Ministry of Interior e-visa portal
Embassy of Egypt, Washington DC - consular visa servicesofficial embassy consular guidance for non-e-visa nationalities
Travel insurance for Egypt
Not required. No official source we have checked requires travel insurance to visit Egypt, and none publishes a minimum coverage amount for visitors.
Some visa services claim insurance is mandatory for Egypt and charge you for a policy. We found no official rule behind those claims, so we will not present it as one. Insurance may still be a sensible choice for your trip, but for Egypt it is your choice, not an entry rule. We watch for new mandates daily, and this page will say so if one appears.
Countries that do require it: the full travel insurance requirements list.
Sources and verification
199 of 199 passport rules verified against Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior), Embassy of Egypt, Washington DC - Consular Section, 0 with no official source publishing the rule.
- Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) (checked October 10, 2026)
- Embassy of Egypt, Washington DC - Consular Section (checked October 10, 2026)
Common questions
Do I need a visa for Egypt?
It depends on your passport. 1 of 199 passports enter Egypt visa-free, 1 can get a visa on arrival; 197 need a visa or authorisation arranged in advance. Find your passport in the groups above.
What does a visa for Egypt cost?
It depends on the visa type and your passport. For example, the e-visa costs 30 USD, single entry (Tourism). See the full fee table above.
How long does Egypt visa processing take?
Standard processing for the e-visa: apply at least 7 days before departure.
Do I need travel insurance for Egypt?
No verified requirement. No official source we have checked requires travel insurance to visit Egypt, and none publishes a minimum coverage amount for visitors. Some visa services claim it is mandatory and charge for a policy; we found no official rule behind those claims.