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Egypt visa for Filipino citizens

Passport Philippines
Destination Egypt

Philippines passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Egypt.

Answer Visa required

Yes, a visa is required

Entry requirement
Visa required
Maximum stay
Set by the visa
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

What Philippines passport holders need to do

  1. Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
  2. Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
  3. Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
  4. Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.

Philippines is one of 70 passports in the “visa required” group for Egypt. See the full Egypt visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Africa for Philippines passport holders

Egypt is one of 90 destinations in the “visa required” group for the Philippines passport, which ranks #62 worldwide with a mobility score of 66. Of 54 destinations in Africa, 20 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Gambia Visa-free 90 days
Ivory Coast Visa-free 90 days
Morocco Visa-free 90 days
Rwanda Visa-free 90 days
Seychelles Visa-free 90 days
Burundi Visa on arrival –
Cape Verde Visa on arrival –
Comoros Visa on arrival –
Djibouti Visa on arrival –
Ethiopia Visa on arrival –
Ghana Visa on arrival –
Guinea-Bissau Visa on arrival –

All visa-free countries for the Philippines passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Philippines passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Egypt.

Can Filipino citizens get a visa on arrival in Egypt?

No. Philippines passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.

Do Egypt citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Egypt passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to the Philippines.

Egypt visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Egypt before you book.