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Egypt visa for Austrian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Egypt issues Austrian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Egypt visa?

Entry visa issued at Egyptian ports of entry, and the free South Sinai entry permit

Key facts

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.
Fee
US$25
Processing time
Issued at the passport counter on arrival.

All visa types for Egypt

For the visa on arrival, Egypt’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25. Processing time, as Egypt states it: Issued at the passport counter on arrival. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 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.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Austria

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Travel advice for Egypt

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Austrian citizens planning a trip to Egypt can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Austrian citizens can stay in Egypt

Austrian citizens may stay in Egypt for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Egypt.

How Austrian citizens apply

Austrian citizens receive the visa for Egypt at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.

Egypt’s neighbours for Austrian citizens

Palestine admits Austrian citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Austrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Austria

Egyptian citizens need a visa for Austria, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Egypt issues Austrian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

How long can Austrian citizens stay in Egypt?

Austrian citizens can stay in Egypt for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

How much does the Egypt visa on arrival cost?

Egypt’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25 for the visa on arrival. Processing time: Issued at the passport counter on arrival.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Austria?

Egyptian citizens need a visa for Austria, obtained before travel.

Can Austrian citizens enter Egypt visa-free?

No; Austrian citizens need a visa on arrival in Egypt.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.