Eligible Countries for the Egypt eVisa
Before entering Egypt, determine whether your nationality requires an Egypt eVisa, a traditional visa, or is exempt from visa requirements altogether.
Eligible Countries for the Egypt eVisa
The list of countries Eligible for an Egypt eVisa (for tourism purposes) is as follows. Applicants from these countries can stay in Egypt for 30 days.
- Albania
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea, Republic of (South)
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia, Republic of
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Vatican City (Holy See)
- More Countries
What should I do if my country is not eligible for an Egypt eVisa?
If your country is not eligible for the Egypt eVisa, visit the Egyptian embassy and apply for a regular
Egypt Visa.
What happens if my Egypt eVisa request is rejected?
Understand the reason for the rejection and submit a new application. You can also contact Egypt Visa Support for
guidance.
How to Apply for an Egypt eVisa?
- Fill Application Form: Provide passport, travel, and personal details, select entry type, and upload passport bio-page scan.
- Pay the eVisa Fee: Pay the official Egypt eVisa fee securely online using debit/credit card or PayPal.
- Receive Approved eVisa: Your approved Egypt eVisa is delivered to your registered email. Print a copy to present upon arrival.
How many days will it take to get my approved eVisa?
1. Standard Processing
5 - 7 Working Days
- Ideal for applicants with sufficient planning time before travel
- No additional rush fee payment required
2. Rush Processing
3 - 5 Working Days
- Ideal for applicants requiring urgent visa approval
- Nominal expedited processing fee applies
3. Super Rush Processing
2 - 3 Working Days
- Ideal for travellers with immediate departure needs
- Priority 24/7 emergency processing fee applies
Egypt Visa-Exempt Countries
The following countries are free from requiring any Visa to enter Egypt (Visa-exempt countries):
- Algeria
- Hong Kong
- Israel
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Macau
- Morocco
- Tunisia
Nationalities Requiring a Regular Visa for Egypt
Countries that require a regular Visa to enter Egypt are as follows:
- Abkhazia
- Aland Islands
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bonaire
- Botswana
- Bouvet Island
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Comoros
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Curacao
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Honduras
- Indonesia
- Isle of Man
- Jamaica
- Jersey
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Mongolia
- Montserrat
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Nagorno-Karabakh
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- New Caledonia
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Cyprus
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Pitcairn
- Puerto Rico
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Sint Maarten
- Solomon Islands
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- South Ossetia
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Transnistria
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- US Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- More Countries
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Content Disclaimer: The information on this page was last updated in August 2026. Visa eligibility, requirements, and processing rules may change. Travellers should confirm the latest information with the relevant Egyptian embassy, immigration authorities, or airline before making travel arrangements.