Do American citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Passport

United States

Destination

Egypt

United States 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 United States passport holders need to do

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

United States 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 United States passport holders

Egypt is one of 36 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the United States passport, which ranks #9 worldwide with a mobility score of 159. Of 54 destinations in Africa, 34 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Angola	Visa-free	30 days
Botswana	Visa-free	90 days
Cape Verde	Visa-free	30 days
Eswatini	Visa-free	30 days
Lesotho	Visa-free	–
Malawi	Visa-free	30 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 United States passport

Frequently asked questions

Do American citizens need a visa for Egypt?

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

Do Egypt citizens need a visa for the United States?

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

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.