Egypt e-Visa
- Official website
- https://visa2egypt.gov.eg 1
- Single-entry tourist e-Visa
- US$30 1
- Multiple-entry tourist e-Visa
- US$65 1
- Apply
- At least 7 days before departure 3
- Refund
- No 2
- Passport
- Valid for at least 6 months from arrival 1
- Run by
- Ministry of Interior 1
Who can apply
The e-Visa is granted to citizens of the countries shown on the portal 1. The list includes the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Brazil and Bulgaria, among others 1.
You cannot use the e-Visa with diplomatic, service, special, official, temporary, refugee or alien's passports. Apply at an Egyptian embassy or consulate instead 2. Each visitor needs their own application, and parents can apply for their children from their own account 2.
Cost
You pay online by Visa, Mastercard or another debit card 3. The visa processing fee is non-refundable 2.
When to apply
Create your e-Visa application at least 7 days before departure 3. Once processed, you get an email with the status, and a link to download the e-Visa 1,3.
Validity and what to carry
The UK Foreign Office says tourist e-visas are valid for up to 3 months 4. The portal does not state the stay length in the pages we checked 1.
On arrival, carry a passport valid for at least 6 months, the e-Visa printout, your travel plans and hotel bookings 1. Holding an e-Visa does not guarantee entry 2.
Other options
Some travellers can buy a visa on arrival instead. The UK Foreign Office says airport kiosks sell one for US$30 in cash, valid for up to 30 days 4. From 1 August 2026 Cairo International Airport sells digital visas on arrival by card for US$36, including a US$6 digital service fee 4.
British visitors arriving by air at Sharm El-Sheikh and staying under 15 days in certain Sinai resorts get a free entry stamp 4.
At Taba, a US$20 border tax gives an entry stamp for up to 15 days. Travelling further within Sinai, including to Sharm El-Sheikh, means a US$120 border tax for up to 15 days 4.
Extensions and overstays
You can apply for a visa extension at the Egyptian Passport and Immigration Offices 4. If you try to leave on an expired visa, you may face difficulties, including a fine if the visa expired more than 14 days earlier 4.
Avoid agents and copy sites
The UK Foreign Office says you do not need to buy a visa from an agent at the airport, and that agents often charge more than US$30 4. Apply online only at https://visa2egypt.gov.eg, the Ministry of Interior's portal 1.
Common questions
How much is the Egypt e-Visa?
US$30 for a single entry and US$65 for multiple entries 1.
How early should I apply for an Egypt e-Visa?
At least 7 days before departure 3.
Is the Egypt e-Visa fee refundable?
No 2.
How long is an Egypt tourist e-Visa valid?
Up to 3 months, according to the UK Foreign Office 4.
Do I need to print my Egypt e-Visa?
Yes. The printout must be presented at the port of entry 2.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email hello@entryrulesexplained.com with the official link.
Sources
- Ministry of Interior (Egypt): Egypt e-Visa Portal, FAQ and fees (accessed 19 October 2026)
- Ministry of Interior (Egypt): Egypt e-Visa Portal, Disclaimer (accessed 19 October 2026)
- Ministry of Interior (Egypt): Egypt e-Visa Portal, home page (accessed 19 October 2026)
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Egypt entry requirements (accessed 19 October 2026)
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