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Egypt visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
Egypt issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- 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 South Korea
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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 South Korea 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 South Korean citizens can stay in Egypt
South Korean citizens may stay in Egypt for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Egypt.
How South Korean citizens apply
South Korean 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 South Korean citizens
Palestine admits South Korean citizens visa-free. Sudan requires South Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to South Korea
Egyptian citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Egypt issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Egypt?
South Korean 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 South Korea?
Egyptian citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can South Korean citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; South Korean 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.