How long does it take to get a tourist visa for Egypt?

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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The government fee for the single-entry Egypt eVisa is $25 USD and the government fee for the multiple-entry eVisa is $60 USD.

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The following countries are eligible to get an electronic visa to enter Egypt: Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, ...

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The Egyptian visa on arrival is available at several airports and other entry points throughout the country, with the Egypt visa on arrival at Cairo Airport and the Egypt visa at Hurghada Airport being two of the most popular options.

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Visitors must hold a passport from an eligible country and meet the entry conditions to be granted a visa on arrival in Egypt. Some nationalities need a valid visa issued by countries in the Schengen Area, the US, the UK, Japan, or New Zealand to get a visa on arrival in Egypt.

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Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No. Passengers traveling to Egypt are not required to take a COVID-19 test to fly to Egypt.

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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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How to get a Visa for Egypt
  1. Complete online application. Prepare your passport and fill in our simple online form in less than 5 minutes.
  2. Receive your travel visa. We will send you your approved document within three days - without you having to go anywhere!
  3. Start your journey.


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