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Egypt visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- 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.
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.
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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.
For a trip from Cuba to Egypt, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in Egypt
Cuban citizens may stay in Egypt for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Egypt.
How Cuban citizens apply
Cuban 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 Cuban citizens
Palestine admits Cuban citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Cuba
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Cuban citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Cuban citizens stay in Egypt?
Cuban 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 Cuba?
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Cuban 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.