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Egypt e-Visa: official portal, fees and how to apply

Tourist e-Visa (single or multiple entry), visa2egypt.gov.eg

In short

The Egypt e-Visa is a tourist visa issued online by the Ministry of Interior through visa2egypt.gov.eg, for nationals of the countries listed on the portal only. It costs USD 30 for one entry or USD 65 for multiple entries, must be requested at least 7 days before departure and does not allow work or business.

Apply on Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) checked 23 October 2026

Key facts

Fee
US$30Single-entry tourist e-Visa USD 30; multiple-entry tourist e-Visa USD 65. Paid by card online; not refunded if the application is rejected or incomplete.
Processing time
No fixed time is published; the portal asks you to apply at least 7 days before departure and emails you when a decision is made.
Work
No. The portal states that the e-Visa is for tourism and that working on it is an offence.
Family
Every traveller needs a separate e-Visa; parents can file for their children from their own account.
Where to apply
Online only, from anywhere, at visa2egypt.gov.eg.

If your nationality is not on the list

Nationals who cannot use the portal take a visa at the port of entry if the Ministry of Interior allows it for their nationality (USD 25 single entry), or a tourist visa from an Egyptian embassy or consulate before travel. For trips limited to the South Sinai resorts, the free 15-day designated-areas permit may apply, unless the nationality is required to obtain an advance visa.

Who can use the e-Visa

Only nationals of the countries listed in the portal’s FAQ can apply. The list includes EU states, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, China, India, the Gulf states, several Latin American countries and others. Holders of diplomatic, service, official, refugee and similar travel documents cannot use the portal and apply through an Egyptian mission.

The e-Visa is for tourism only. Business trips, work and study need a different visa from an embassy or consulate.

Fees and payment

A single-entry tourist e-Visa costs USD 30 and a multiple-entry tourist e-Visa USD 65. Payment is made by card on the portal after the application data is entered. The portal’s disclaimer states that the fee is not refunded, including when an incomplete application is rejected.

How the online application works

You register with an email address, confirm the account, sign in, choose the visa type and complete the form, then pay. The decision arrives by email and the approved e-Visa is downloaded from the account. Each traveller files a separate application.

  1. Open visa2egypt.gov.eg and check that your nationality is on the eligible list in the FAQ.
  2. Register with your email address and confirm the account from the message you receive.
  3. Sign in, choose single or multiple-entry tourist e-Visa and complete the form exactly as your passport reads.
  4. Pay USD 30 or USD 65 by card at least 7 days before departure.
  5. Wait for the decision email, then download the e-Visa from your account.
  6. Print it and carry it with your itinerary and hotel bookings when you fly.

Forms

When to apply

The portal asks applicants to create the application at least 7 days before departure. It does not publish a guaranteed processing time, so leave a margin before booking non-refundable travel.

At the border

Carry a printout of the e-Visa, your travel itinerary and, for tourists, hotel bookings or a list of places you will visit. Egyptian port authorities can refuse entry to an e-Visa holder without giving a reason.

Documents

Required documents

Identity

  • Personal email address for the portal account

Travel

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date
  • Printed e-Visa to show at the border
  • Travel itinerary and hotel bookings or list of places to visit

Money

  • Visa, MasterCard or debit card for the USD 30 or USD 65 fee

Frequently asked questions

Why can’t I find my country on the e-Visa list?

The Ministry of Interior opens the e-Visa only to the nationalities listed in the portal FAQ. Others apply to an Egyptian mission or, where their nationality is allowed it, take the visa at the port of entry.

Is the e-Visa fee refunded if I am refused?

No. The portal states that the fee is non-refundable, and incomplete applications are rejected without a refund.

Can I use the e-Visa for a business meeting?

No. It is a tourist visa. A business trip needs a business visa from an Egyptian embassy or consulate.

Are other e-Visa websites official?

No. The only government e-Visa site is visa2egypt.gov.eg. Look-alike sites are private intermediaries that add their own fees.

Does an approved e-Visa guarantee entry?

No. The portal warns that port authorities may refuse entry without explanation, so carry your itinerary and bookings.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Egypt

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Processing time: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

Business and self-employment

  • Business visa Processing time: Set by each mission; the Washington consulate allows at least 10 business days, longer where security approval is required.
  • Investor visa Validity: Five years, renewable. During company set-up: one year, renewable for six months or a year through GAFI.

Study and training

  • Student visa Validity: One year, renewed each year of study.

Work

  • Work visa Validity: Residence permit for work: one year, renewable together with the work permit.

Family

  • Family reunification visa Validity: Follows the sponsor’s permit: one, three or five years.
  • Spouse and partner visa Validity: Wives and widows of Egyptians: five years. Foreign husbands of Egyptian women: three years, or one year under the wife’s sponsorship. All renewable.

Residence

Online travel permits

  • Visa on arrival Maximum stay: South Sinai permit: 15 days, limited to the designated areas. For the port-of-entry visa the stay is set at entry; the Ministry page does not publish a fixed number of days.

Protection

  • Asylum and international protection Validity: UNHCR white certificate: 6 months; yellow asylum-seeker card: 18 months; blue refugee card: 3 years. UNHCR-registered refugees are listed for the three-year residence permit.

Egypt visa guide