Egypt
Ireland
Ireland visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Ireland requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Ireland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ireland.ie
Which Ireland visa?
Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
- Fee
- €60
- Processing time
- Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
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For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Irish missions in Egypt
Ireland has 1 mission in Egypt, with its embassy in Cairo.
Irish citizens travelling to Egypt
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Travel advice for Ireland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
For a trip from Egypt to Ireland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Egyptian citizens can stay in Ireland
How long Egyptian citizens may stay in Ireland 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 Irish embassy in Cairo, or to a visa centre acting for Ireland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ireland.
Ireland’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens
The United Kingdom requires Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Irish citizens travelling to Egypt
Irish citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Ireland requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Irish embassy in Egypt?
The Irish embassy in Egypt is in Cairo.
How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?
Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Irish citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Egyptian citizens enter Ireland visa-free?
No; Egyptian citizens need a visa for Ireland obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.