Egypt, Visa Requirements

Do I need a visa for a holiday in Egypt?

Do I need a visa to go to Egypt?

Egypt Visa - Entry Stamps - Entry permission stamp Egypt Egypt visas are required by all foreign nationals except those from Malta and Arab countries wishing to enter Egypt.

Egypt visas can either be obtained from the Egyptian Embassy or Consulate in your home country - advised, or a more expensive option, at the the port or airport of entry of arrival on Egypt .

If travelling from neighbouring countries overland visas can be obtained in that country (except Israel) without much of a problem.

You can apply for either a single entry visa which entitles the holder to a stay of up to one month and is valid for presentation for up to three months, or you can apply for a multiple entry visa which is limited for up to three visits.

There is normally a two week grace period beyond the expiry date of your Egyptian visa. Visas can be extended for up to a period of six months but you will normally be required to show you have sufficient funds to support your entire stay and show bank receipts proving you have changed sufficient currency into Egyptian Pounds. Credit card receipts for purchases or cash advances are generally not accepted as proof.

Egypt Visa Entry Stamp You can visit the Sinai region between the Israeli border crossing at Taba and Sharm el-Sheikh without a visa, but you will only be issued with a entry stamp enabling you to stay 14 days.

Quote from the Egyptian Consulate - UK website:

"British and other EU nationals travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Newiba and Taba resorts only, for up to 14 days,
do not require an Egypt visa prior to travelling, they shall receive a free entry permission stamp upon arrival.
If you intend to travel out of the mentioned areas or overstay, you must obtain a visa.
Kindly note that your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travelling"

It not been a requirement since 1997 for foreign nationals entering Egypt to register with the police within one week of arrival.