Travelling to Egypt

What Egypt asks of visitors, what it costs, and how long it takes.

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Visas and permits for Egypt

1 on file. Open one for the documents, fees and processing time.

Visa on Arrival / e-Visa
Visa on arrival or e-Visa for tourism.
25 USD
Apply at an embassy

Good to know

Practical facts worth having before you land.

Capital
Cairo
Currency
EGP
Official language
Arabic
Dialling code
+20
Time zone
UTC+2
Emergency number
122
Region
Africa

Visa rules change without notice. Confirm with Egypt's embassy or official visa portal before you book. EzVisa is information, not legal advice.