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, 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.
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
Visa fees and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final amount.
Government fees
- 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 guidance.
Details that can change your plans
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 guidanceEgypt at a glance
- Capital
- Cairo
- Currency
- EGP
- Calling code
- +20
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Latvia need a visa for Egypt?
For tourism in Egypt, travelers using an ordinary passport from Latvia should prepare for a visa on arrival. 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.
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. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
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 websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
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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