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Egypt visa for Jamaican citizens
Entry requirement
Jamaican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 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.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Jamaica
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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.
Before travelling from Jamaica to Egypt, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Jamaican citizens can stay in Egypt
Jamaican citizens may stay in Egypt for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Egypt.
How Jamaican citizens apply
Jamaican 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 Jamaican citizens
Palestine admits Jamaican citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Jamaican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Jamaica
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Jamaica, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Jamaican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Jamaican citizens stay in Egypt?
Jamaican 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 Jamaica?
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Jamaica, obtained before travel.
Can Jamaican citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Jamaican citizens need a visa on arrival in Egypt.
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.