Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Prepare your application
For ordinary-passport nationalities listed as eligible, the official portal offers an optional e-Visa before travel. Complete the application, pay online, wait for approval by email, then download and print the e-Visa. A visa on arrival is a separate route with its own airport process and fee; follow the instructions for the route you choose. An e-Visa does not guarantee admission.
Submit through the official channel
Use Egypt’s official e-Visa portal. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- e-Visa, single entry
- USD 30
- e-Visa, multiple entry
- USD 65
- Single-entry tourist visa on arrival
- USD 30
The Ministry of Interior's e-Visa Portal lists USD 30 for a single-entry e-Visa and USD 65 for multiple entries. Egypt's Tourism Authority pages disagree on the standard airport visa-on-arrival price: its FAQ lists USD 25, while its Entry Visa page lists USD 30. Confirm the current total at the official e-Visa checkout if applying online, or at the airport bank counter if buying on arrival. Cairo International has a separate digital arrival process; follow current airport instructions. Read the official fee guidance.
Details that can change your plans
Airport visa counters accept cash only
France Diplomatie says airport visa counters sell the visa sticker and accept payment only in foreign currency: US dollars or euros. It lists USD 30 (or the euro equivalent) for a single-entry tourist visa.
Official guidanceCheck the visa form if you enter with an ID card
France Diplomatie says Egyptian border staff place the visa and personal details on a paper form for national-ID travelers. Before leaving the counter, check the spelling of your name and that the full identity-card number is recorded; errors can cause difficulty when leaving Egypt.
Official guidanceThe ID-card arrival visa cannot be extended
France Diplomatie says travelers holding only a national identity card cannot request an extension of their 30-day visa. If you may need a longer stay, travel with a passport and confirm the extension process with Egyptian immigration before your trip.
Official guidanceEgypt at a glance
- Capital
- Cairo
- Currency
- EGP
- Calling code
- +20
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from France need a visa for Egypt?
For tourism in Egypt, travelers using an ordinary passport from France should prepare for a visa on arrival. For ordinary-passport nationalities listed as eligible, the official portal offers an optional e-Visa before travel. Complete the application, pay online, wait for approval by email, then download and print the e-Visa. A visa on arrival is a separate route with its own airport process and fee; follow the instructions for the route you choose. An e-Visa does not guarantee admission. The published short-visit limit is 30 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
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 planned departure.
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). Single-entry tourist visa on arrival: USD 30 for one entry. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
Can I extend my stay in Egypt?
France Diplomatie says travelers holding only a national identity card cannot request an extension of their 30-day visa. If you may need a longer stay, travel with a passport and confirm the extension process with Egyptian immigration before your trip.
What fees apply for a Egypt visitor visa?
The Ministry of Interior's e-Visa Portal lists USD 30 for a single-entry e-Visa and USD 65 for multiple entries. Egypt's Tourism Authority pages disagree on the standard airport visa-on-arrival price: its FAQ lists USD 25, while its Entry Visa page lists USD 30. Confirm the current total at the official e-Visa checkout if applying online, or at the airport bank counter if buying on arrival. Cairo International has a separate digital arrival process; follow current airport 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 websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Egypt’s official e-Visa portal
For ordinary-passport nationalities listed as eligible, the official portal offers an optional e-Visa before travel. Complete the application, pay online, wait for approval by email, then download and print the e-Visa. A visa on arrival is a separate route with its own airport process and fee; follow the instructions for the route you choose. An e-Visa does not guarantee admission.
Check the official entry rule
Confirm nationality eligibility and the conditions of your visit.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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