QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Egypt with a British passport?
You need an e-Visa. Apply online before you travel.
Rule verified by QuickTravelTools on October 10, 2026.
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Egypt visa hub.
What you need
- Passport: should be valid at least 6 months after your trip ends.
- Fee (e-visa): 30 USD, single entry (Tourism)
Source: Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior). - Fee (e-visa): 65 USD, multiple entries (Tourism)
Source: Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior). - Processing time: apply at least 7 days before departure
Source: Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior). - Apply: Start the official Egypt e-Visa Portal
official Ministry of Interior e-visa portal
- Official information: Embassy of Egypt, Washington DC - consular visa services
official embassy consular guidance for non-e-visa nationalities
Official sources
- 'All Americans require a visa to enter Egypt'; lists tourist-visa requirements for American passport holders; consulate fees $27 single-entry / $62 multiple-entry; points to the official e-Visa portal www.visa2egypt.gov.eg for tourist visas. (Embassy of Egypt, Washington DC, verified October 5, 2026)
- Official e-Visa portal: travelers apply and pay online; the e-Visa application must be created at least 7 days before departure; status sent by email. (Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior), verified October 5, 2026)
- Egypt's official government visa-on-arrival portal (Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities / Ministry of Interior — Immigration Department); nationality eligibility is checked interactively in the portal. (Egypt Visa on Arrival Portal (Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities), verified October 5, 2026)
- Official Egyptian government e-Visa application portal; eligibility is determined per nationality inside the application flow. Loaded live, HTTP 200 (JS application). Official interactive channel. (Government of Egypt (official e-Visa portal), verified October 6, 2026)
Egypt at a glance
| Region | Africa |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 16 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type C/F sockets, 220/380 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, Egypt is one of the more affordable places to visit: everyday prices sit at about 16 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Egypt compares to 179 countries.
Pack a plug adapter: British devices use Type G/D/M, but Egypt uses Type C/F. Voltage differs too (220/380 V there versus 230/400 V at home), so check for a dual-voltage label before plugging in. Full plug and voltage guide for Egypt.
Common questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Yes. You need an e-Visa. Apply online before you travel.
How long can a British passport holder stay in Egypt?
The permitted stay depends on the visa or authorisation issued. Check the official immigration site before booking.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Egypt's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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