Can US citizens get Egypt visa on arrival?

U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter Egypt. U.S. citizens can obtain a renewable single-entry 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for a 25 USD fee. A multiple entry visa is also obtainable for 60 USD. The Government of Egypt has created a website for the issuance of “e-visas.”



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Egypt e-Visa applications are usually processed within 3 days. Travellers are advised to apply at least 5 days in advance of the intended departure to Egypt, in the rare case of delays. In many cases, visitors will receive their e-Visa for Egypt much sooner — perhaps within a day or two.

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A visa is not required for a number of foreign citizens if the traveler is only planning to visit one of the resorts located on Egypt's Sinai peninsula. This currently includes nationals of the United States, all European Union countries, and Israel (if they are traveling through Taba Border Crossing).

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Passport and Visas: U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter Egypt. U.S. citizens can obtain a renewable single-entry 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for a 25 USD fee. A multiple entry visa is also obtainable for 60 USD.

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  • Follow-up procedure is required at arrival airports to get visa stamped, which takes more time of applicants.
  • More papers are needed during application submission and visa obtainment (2 passport photos, printed visa approval letter).
  • Visa fee is unfixed since it depends on the particular agency's services.


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The main difference between the E-visa and On-Arrival visa is that you have to apply for the visa in the E-visa category but in the On-Arrival visa, you actually don't have to apply for a visa formally. The 2nd difference is that the whole process is virtual for E-Visa and not for the On-Arrival visa.

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