Egypt
China
China visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eg.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Egypt
- Embassy of China in Cairo
14 Bahgat Aly Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
- Consulate General of China in Alexandria
6 Badawi Street, Rassafa, Moharam Bey, Alexandria
All missions of China in Egypt
China has 2 missions in Egypt, with its embassy in Cairo. Consulates: Alexandria.
Chinese citizens travelling to Egypt
ChinaEgypt Visa on arrival Egypt visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Egypt to China, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Egyptian citizens can stay in China
How long Egyptian citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Egyptian citizens apply
In Egypt, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Cairo and the consulate in Alexandria, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens
Mongolia, Afghanistan, North Korea, Russia and India require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Egypt
Egypt issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for China?
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Egypt?
The Chinese embassy in Egypt is in Cairo; there is also a consulate in Alexandria.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Egypt issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Egyptian citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Egyptian citizens need a visa for China obtained in advance.
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.