Do you need a visa for a 2 week holiday in Egypt?

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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British passport holders travelling to Egypt normally need a visa. Visa processing fees are non-refundable. We advise you to get a visa before you travel, particularly if travelling for work or business. You can apply for a visa from the official Visa2Egypt portal or at your nearest Egyptian Consulate.

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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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Citizens of some other countries may be visa-exempt under certain conditions. For example, citizens of the United States can stay in Hurghada for up to 30 days without a visa if they have a valid US passport and a return ticket.

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Most international visitors need a visa to go to Hurghada on vacation. Tourists from eligible countries can get an eVisa for Hurghada. By applying online, you can avoid trips to the embassy or waiting in line on arrival at the border.

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Traveling to Egypt in 2023 is completely safe. Of course, the country experienced a revolution in 2011, there was a certain instability that scared travelers, but now Egypt is quite safe and a very popular resort.

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There are no specific alerts concerning travel to the tourist resorts of Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh or the attractions along the Nile, but the Foreign Office warns that “terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Egypt”.

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Courses or boosters usually advised: Poliomyelitis; Tetanus. Other vaccines to consider: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Rabies; Typhoid.

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During your visit to Hurghada, you will need to deal with different service providers: Supermarkets, bars, pubs, restaurants, taxis …etc. Most of these places deal with credit cards, yet sometimes the POS machine is not working or is not available, which requires the place to deal with hard cash.

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The Egypt visa on arrival is not a requirement, but an option. Most travelers eligible for the visa on arrival are also eligible for the e-Visa, which is generally regarded as the easier and safer option. Almost all foreign nationals will need a visa of some description in order to enter Egypt.

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Visa on Arrival International Entry Points
  • Cairo International Airport, Cairo.
  • Hurghada International Airport, Hurghada.
  • St Catherine International Airport, St Catherina.
  • Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria.
  • Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.
  • Luxor Airport International Airport.


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Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Egypt. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Egypt: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

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