Check visa exceptions for your passport
Check eligibility and any registration steps before relying on a visa exception.
Check whether your passport meets the exception
Egypt's Tourism Authority says travelers arriving directly at Sharm al-Sheikh, Nuweiba or Taba may receive a free entry-permit stamp for a stay of up to 15 days in South Sinai, including Dahab. A visa is needed if you stay longer or travel beyond the permitted area. Confirm that your route and passport qualify before departure.
If you do not qualify, apply for the required visa before travel
For ordinary-passport nationalities listed as eligible, create the e-Visa application at least 7 days before departure. Complete it online and pay by Visa, Mastercard or another debit card; the portal emails the current status after processing. Wait for approval, then download and print the e-Visa. The 7-day instruction is a minimum lead time, not a guaranteed approval date. A visa on arrival is a separate route with its own airport process and fee; confirm your route before travel.
Check the stay and entry conditions
A visa or visa waiver does not guarantee admission. Follow the dates and conditions set by the destination’s immigration authority.
Check your stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees
Check the government charges that apply to your trip.
What it costs
One fee applies per application: choose by entry count — one entry covers a single visit, multiple entries let you leave and return during the permission’s validity; the amount depends on the channel you apply through.
- e-Visa, single entry
- USD 30
- e-Visa, multiple entry
- USD 65
- Digital visa on arrival at Cairo International
- USD 36
- Standard single-entry visa on arrival
- USD 30
Egypt's Ministry of Interior lists USD 30 for the standard single-entry visa at ports of arrival and through its e-Visa service, and USD 65 for a six-month multiple-entry e-Visa. The Ministry and the Tourism Authority's Entry Visa page support USD 30 for the standard airport visa, while the Authority's FAQ still lists USD 25. Confirm the amount shown at e-Visa checkout or at the airport bank counter before paying. Cairo International has a separate digital arrival process; follow its current port instructions.
Read the official fee guidancePublished government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay.
Entry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
Cairo International uses digital QR visas on arrival
Cairo International has replaced visa stickers with digital QR codes for visas on arrival. You can obtain a QR code at airport self-service terminals or bank counters before immigration. The German Federal Foreign Office says terminals take card payments, while bank counters accept cash at USD 36; the UK FCDO also lists USD 36 including the USD 6 digital service fee. Other approved airports sell a physical visa on arrival for USD 30 cash. Follow the airport signs and check for rollout changes before travel.
Official guidanceA short South Sinai-only trip may use a free entry permit
Egypt's Tourism Authority says travelers arriving directly at Sharm al-Sheikh, Nuweiba or Taba may receive a free entry-permit stamp for a stay of up to 15 days in South Sinai, including Dahab. A visa is needed if you stay longer or travel beyond the permitted area. Confirm that your route and passport qualify before departure.
Official guidanceEgypt travel essentials
- Capital
- Cairo
- Currency
- EGP
- Calling code
- +20
Egypt entry questions
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Egypt?
For tourism in Egypt, ordinary passport holders from Finland can get a visa on arrival at an eligible entry point. The stay limit is 30 days per visit. A free permit may cover up to 15 days in South Sinai after direct arrival at Sharm al-Sheikh, Nuweiba or Taba. Longer stays or travel beyond the area require a visa; confirm passport and route eligibility.
How long can I stay in Egypt?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How much is the government fee?
e-Visa, single entry: USD 30 for one entry (online application). e-Visa, multiple entry: USD 65 for multiple entries (online application). Digital visa on arrival at Cairo International: USD 36 for one entry. Standard single-entry visa on arrival: USD 30 for one entry.
What fees apply for a Egypt visitor visa?
Egypt's Ministry of Interior lists USD 30 for the standard single-entry visa at ports of arrival and through its e-Visa service, and USD 65 for a six-month multiple-entry e-Visa. The Ministry and the Tourism Authority's Entry Visa page support USD 30 for the standard airport visa, while the Authority's FAQ still lists USD 25. Confirm the amount shown at e-Visa checkout or at the airport bank counter before paying. Cairo International has a separate digital arrival process; follow its current port instructions.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Egypt’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open Egypt’s official e-Visa portal
For ordinary-passport nationalities listed as eligible, create the e-Visa application at least 7 days before departure. Complete it online and pay by Visa, Mastercard or another debit card; the portal emails the current status after processing. Wait for approval, then download and print the e-Visa. The 7-day instruction is a minimum lead time, not a guaranteed approval date. A visa on arrival is a separate route with its own airport process and fee; confirm your route before travel.
Check the passport-specific entry rules
Egypt's Tourism Authority says travelers arriving directly at Sharm al-Sheikh, Nuweiba or Taba may receive a free entry-permit stamp for a stay of up to 15 days in South Sinai, including Dahab. A visa is needed if you stay longer or travel beyond the permitted area. Confirm that your route and passport qualify before departure.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Egypt with an ordinary Finland passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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