Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Choose online or arrival issuance
Choose one route: obtain the visa at the airport bank counter in passport control before immigration, or apply online through the official e-Visa portal, wait for approval and carry the printed visa. The Tourism Authority's pages list different arrival fees; check the current price before travel.
Use an eligible entry point
Use Egypt tourist visa: online or on arrival. 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.
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
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.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Visa on arrival
For the airport route, obtain the visa from the bank counter in passport control before immigration. Egypt also offers an e-Visa before travel; use the official guidance to compare the routes and confirm the current fee.
Open Visa on arrivalDetails that can change your plans
Check the arrival visa fee before paying
The Egyptian Tourism Authority's current FAQ lists USD 25 for a visa on arrival, while its Entry Visa page lists USD 30. The pages do not explain the difference. The e-Visa amounts shown separately are for the online route. Confirm the arrival price at the airport bank counter before paying.
Official guidanceThe online e-Visa requires six months of passport validity
The Ministry e-Visa Portal requires a passport valid for at least six months from arrival. This condition is for travelers using the e-Visa route; these sources do not establish the passport-validity rule for buying a visa on arrival.
Official guidanceSubmit the e-Visa application at least seven working days before travel
The Egyptian Consulate General in Riyadh advises applicants to submit the e-Visa application at least seven working days before traveling to Egypt. This is a minimum lead time, not a promise of approval or an arrival-visa requirement.
Official guidanceEgypt at a glance
- Capital
- Cairo
- Currency
- EGP
- Calling code
- +20
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Saudi Arabia need a visa for Egypt?
For tourism in Egypt, travelers using an ordinary passport from Saudi Arabia should prepare for a visa on arrival. Choose one route: obtain the visa at the airport bank counter in passport control before immigration, or apply online through the official e-Visa portal, wait for approval and carry the printed visa. The Tourism Authority's pages list different arrival fees; check the current price before travel.
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). Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
Do I need to complete Visa on arrival?
Required for this route. For the airport route, obtain the visa from the bank counter in passport control before immigration. Egypt also offers an e-Visa before travel; use the official guidance to compare the routes and confirm the current fee. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
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 tourist visa: online or on arrival
Choose one route: obtain the visa at the airport bank counter in passport control before immigration, or apply online through the official e-Visa portal, wait for approval and carry the printed visa. The Tourism Authority's pages list different arrival fees; check the current price before travel.
Open Visa on arrival
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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