North Africa

Egypt Tourist Visa Guide

Plan tourism entry through Cairo and other approved entry points using the correct passport-specific route.

How tourism entry is assessed

Egypt sits in North Africa and most international visitors begin through Cairo. Tourist eligibility still depends on the traveler’s passport, document type, intended stay and the conditions attached to the selected route.

Route choices for holiday travel

The reviewed route summary is: eVisa, visa on arrival, exemption or embassy route depends on passport. This is a route description, not a nationality-specific approval. Confirm the exact category before paying or booking non-refundable travel.

Documents that support a visitor application

A strong Egypt visitor file usually aligns the passport, photograph, accommodation addresses, itinerary, return or onward travel and financial evidence. Private visits may require host details or an invitation.

Arrival and re-entry planning

Ask whether the authorization is single or multiple entry and whether the stay is counted from arrival. The visa validity date and the lawful departure deadline are not always the same.

When a tourist category is not enough

Tourist permission is limited to leisure or private visiting. Employment, installation work, paid consulting, study, journalism and residence require another immigration category.

Official verification workflow

The responsible source is Egypt eVisa authority. Recheck the official page close to departure because eligibility, fees, processing and approved entry points can change.

Egypt visitor document checklist

Common documents to verify for Egypt
IdentityPassport, compliant photograph and accurate application data
Trip evidenceAccommodation, itinerary and onward or return travel
Financial evidenceFunds or sponsor evidence where requested
Health and entryVaccination or health documents when itinerary rules require them

Official source for Egypt

Egypt eVisa authority

Review status: route-source-reviewed; nationality outcome requires live confirmation. Last reviewed: 5 August 2026.