Syria
Egypt
Egypt visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 31 October 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 Syria
- Embassy of Egypt in Damascus
كفر سوسة- شارع 17نيسان – مقسم 25 مشيدات حكومية, Damascus
Egypt has 1 mission in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Syria
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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.
Syrian citizens planning a trip to Egypt can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in Egypt
How long Syrian citizens may stay in Egypt is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Syrian citizens apply
In Syria, applications go to the Egyptian embassy in Damascus, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.
Egypt’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
Palestine admits Syrian citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Syria
Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
Where is the Egyptian embassy in Syria?
The Egyptian embassy in Syria is in Damascus.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel.
Can Syrian citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Syrian citizens need a visa for Egypt obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.