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Do I Need a Visa for Egypt?

US Citizens must have a visa to travel to Egypt as well as a valid passport. Single and multiple entry visas are available that permit a stay in Egypt of up to 30 days. If you attempt to depart Egypt after the expiration date noted on your visa, you will be fined. Should you find yourself in this situation, be sure to arrive at the airport well before your flight and with plenty of Egyptian currency to pay the fines.

Sources: Egypt Embassy and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Egypt on Arrival?

Tourist visas can be obtained on arrival at the airport in Egypt, but only if you have coordinated this service with your airline before departure. You airline must arrange the visa for you; if it has not, you cannot obtain your visa on arrival in Egypt. Contact your airline to see if they offer this service. If not, you will need to get your visa issued in advance via the Embassy of Egypt in Washington, DC. Note that visas on arrival are only offered for people traveling for the purpose of tourism, and they permit a stay of 30 days or less. People who intend to visit Egypt for business or study purposes must obtain their visa in advance of travel.

What Types of Materials Support My Egypt Visa Application?

To apply for an Egypt visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos that Meet the Embassy of Egypt’s Requirements
• Proof of Travel Arrangements
• Properly Completed Egypt Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on the details of your trip to Egypt, you may also need:

• Business Introduction Letter

Confused by the document requirements for travel to Egypt? Let the visa experts help! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Egypt?

Call ! We make the complicated application process for a visa for Egypt simple by providing you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Egyptian consulate. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we pick the document up and mail it back to you. Working with us helps to ensure an arbitrary decision by an immigration officer will not impact your travel plans.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Egypt?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for at least six months after your trip. Do you need to get your passport renewed? We can help, and we can get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

Be sure to prepare your health! If you intend to stay in Egypt for more than 30 days, you will be required to have an HIV test. If you are traveling from an area that has endemic Yellow Fever, you may also need to present proof of having received the vaccine. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medical tests and health advice you need for a productive trip to Egypt.