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Entry requirement · United Arab Emirates passport

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Passport United Arab Emirates
Destination Egypt

United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Egypt without a visa for up to 180 days.

Answer Visa-free 180 days

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
180 days
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What United Arab Emirates passport holders need to do

  1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
  3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

United Arab Emirates is one of 9 passports in the “visa-free” group for Egypt. See the full Egypt visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Africa for United Arab Emirates passport holders

Egypt is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United Arab Emirates passport, which ranks #1 worldwide with a mobility score of 168. Of 54 destinations in Africa, 38 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Angola Visa-free 30 days
Botswana Visa-free 90 days
Burkina Faso Visa-free –
Chad Visa-free –
Egypt Visa-free 180 days
Equatorial Guinea Visa-free 90 days
Gambia Visa-free 90 days
Mali Visa-free 90 days
Mauritius Visa-free 90 days
Morocco Visa-free 90 days
Mozambique Visa-free 30 days
Sao Tome and Principe Visa-free 15 days

All visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Egypt?

United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Egypt without a visa for up to 180 days.

How long can United Arab Emirates passport holders stay in Egypt?

Up to 180 days without a visa.

Do Egypt citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Egypt passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

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.