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Egypt visa for Israeli citizens

Visa required

Egypt requires Israeli citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
3 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Egypt visa?

Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate

Key facts

Processing time
Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

All visa types for Egypt

Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

Egyptian missions in Israel

All missions of Egypt in Israel

Egypt has 3 missions in Israel, with its embassy in Jerusalem. Consulates: Eilat.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Israel

EgyptIsrael e-Visa Israel visa for citizens of Egypt

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 Israel 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 5 November 2026).

Good to know

How long Israeli citizens can stay in Egypt

How long Israeli citizens may stay in Egypt is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Israeli citizens apply

In Israel, applications go to the Egyptian embassy in Jerusalem and the consulate in Eilat, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.

Egypt’s neighbours for Israeli citizens

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

Egyptian citizens travelling to Israel

Israel requires a visa from Egyptian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Egypt requires Israeli citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Israel?

The Egyptian embassy in Israel is in Jerusalem; there is also a consulate in Eilat.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Israel?

Israel requires a visa from Egyptian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Israeli citizens enter Egypt visa-free?

No; Israeli citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.