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
Choose one route. If you use the online e-Visa, create the application at least 7 days before departure, wait for emailed approval and carry the printed visa; the portal does not promise a decision by the 7-day mark. Alternatively, get an arrival visa at the airport bank counter before immigration. The Tourism Authority’s FAQ and Entry Visa page list different airport prices, so confirm the amount before paying.
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.
Egypt arrival steps
Check the timing and conditions for each arrival 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.
Arrival guidanceEntry 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 guidanceEgypt's standard single-entry visa fee is USD 30
Egypt's Ministry of Interior lists USD 30 for the standard single-entry visa at ports of arrival. The Tourism Authority's English Entry Visa page also lists USD 30, while its separate FAQ still shows USD 25. Confirm the airport charge and payment method before paying; the online multiple-entry e-Visa fee is separate.
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 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 Emirati citizens need a visa for Egypt?
For tourism in Egypt, ordinary passport holders from United Arab Emirates 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.
Visa on arrival: what do I need to do?
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.
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 tourist visa: online or on arrival
Choose one route. If you use the online e-Visa, create the application at least 7 days before departure, wait for emailed approval and carry the printed visa; the portal does not promise a decision by the 7-day mark. Alternatively, get an arrival visa at the airport bank counter before immigration. The Tourism Authority’s FAQ and Entry Visa page list different airport prices, so confirm the amount before paying.
Open Visa on arrival
Check the official entry rule
Confirm nationality eligibility and the conditions of your visit.
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 United Arab Emirates 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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