Palestine
Egypt
Egypt visa for Palestinian citizens
Entry requirement
Palestinian citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
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.
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 Palestine
Egypt has 1 mission in Palestine, with its embassy in Gaza.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Palestine
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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.
For a trip from Palestine 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Palestinian citizens can stay in Egypt
How long Palestinian citizens may stay in Egypt is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Palestinian citizens apply
In Palestine, applications go to the Egyptian embassy in Gaza, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.
Egypt’s neighbours for Palestinian citizens
Sudan requires Palestinian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Palestine
Palestine admits Egyptian citizens without a visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Palestinian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Palestinian citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
Where is the Egyptian embassy in Palestine?
The Egyptian embassy in Palestine is in Gaza.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Palestine?
Palestine admits Egyptian citizens without a visa.
Can Palestinian citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Palestinian 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.