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Egypt visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 123 can travel to Egypt without arranging a visa in advance. 5 can apply online for an e-Visa and 70 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Egypt: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa on arrival –
United Kingdom Visa on arrival –
India e-Visa –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa on arrival –
Australia Visa on arrival –
China Visa on arrival –
Germany Visa on arrival –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 43/46
Asia 28/50
Africa 5/53
North America 21/23
South America 12/12
Oceania 14/14

Passports that can enter Egypt visa-free

9 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Egypt

114 passports

Passports eligible for Egypt e-Visa

5 passports

Passports that need a visa for Egypt

70 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Egypt?

It depends on your passport. 9 passports can enter Egypt visa-free, 114 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 5 can apply for an e-Visa online and 70 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Egypt without a visa?

9 passports can enter Egypt visa-free, including Bahrain, Hong Kong, Jordan, Kuwait, Macau, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and others.

Does Egypt offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 5 passports can apply for a visa to Egypt online.

Holding a Egypt passport? See where the Egypt passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Egypt before you book.