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Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Passport Spain
Destination Egypt

Spain passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, so no application is needed before travelling.

Answer Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival

Entry requirement
Visa on arrival
Maximum stay
Check on entry
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What Spain passport holders need to do

  1. Bring a passport with enough validity and at least one blank page.
  2. Have the visa fee ready, often in cash, plus passport photos if they are requested.
  3. Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation to show the immigration officer.

Spain is one of 114 passports in the “visa on arrival” group for Egypt. See the full Egypt visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Africa for Spain passport holders

Egypt is one of 31 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the Spain passport, which ranks #2 worldwide with a mobility score of 166. Of 54 destinations in Africa, 34 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Angola Visa-free 30 days
Botswana Visa-free 90 days
Cape Verde Visa-free 30 days
Eswatini Visa-free 30 days
Gambia Visa-free 90 days
Lesotho Visa-free 14 days
Mauritius Visa-free 90 days
Morocco Visa-free 90 days
Mozambique Visa-free 30 days
Namibia Visa-free 90 days
Sao Tome and Principe Visa-free 15 days
Senegal Visa-free 90 days

All visa-free countries for the Spain passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Spain passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, so no application is needed before travelling.

Do Egypt citizens need a visa for Spain?

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

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.