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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Schengen member states are Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
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.
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.
Of the 27 EU member states, 23 participate in the Schengen Area. Of the four EU members that are not part of the Schengen Area, three—Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania—are legally obligated to join the area in the future; Ireland maintains an opt-out, and instead operates its own visa policy.
In addition to being up to date on routine vaccines, travelers to Egypt should obtain hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.
Hurghada is considered to be one of the most secure places to stay in the entire country. The City of Hurghada has implemented a comprehensive testing program to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. Applying new health protocols for the safe travel, and security of our guests.
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.
A budget traveler can expect to spend around $30 to $50 per day in Egypt, while a mid-range traveler can expect to spend around $50 to $100 per day. It is important to plan ahead and research activities and costs to create a budget that works for you.