Egypt
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United States visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eg.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Egypt
- Embassy of the United States in Cairo
شارع توفيق دياب 5, القاهرة
- Consulate General of the United States in Alexandria
66 الدكتور حسين حساب، المسلة شرق، العطارين، الإسكندرية, Alexandria
All missions of the United States in Egypt
The United States has 2 missions in Egypt, with its embassy in Cairo. Consulates: Alexandria.
US visas issued to citizens of Egypt
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 66,997 | 36,366 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,600 | 1,134 |
| Exchange (J) | 1,889 | 1,245 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 1,693 | 1,847 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 1,518 | 1,175 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,797 | 1,487 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 351 | 342 |
| Other | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 75,846 | 43,597 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 39.8% | 47.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 43,597 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Egypt, the 35th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 83%, work and treaty visas 4% and diplomatic and official visas 3%. That is 43% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (75,846).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Egypt received 11,223, 50% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 47.6% for citizens of Egypt in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 39.8%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Egypt anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Egypt.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Egypt
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Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Egyptian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Egyptian citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Cairo and the consulate in Alexandria, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Egyptian citizens
Canada and Mexico require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Egypt
Egypt issues US 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 the United States?
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Where is the US embassy in Egypt?
The US embassy in Egypt is in Cairo; there is also a consulate in Alexandria.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Egypt issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Egyptian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Egyptian citizens need a visa for the United States 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.