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Egypt visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 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.
- Student visa Validity: One year, renewed each year of study.
- Work visa Validity: Residence permit for work: one year, renewable together with the work permit.
- Family reunification visa Validity: Follows the sponsor’s permit: one, three or five years.
- Residence permit Maximum stay: Tourist residence: up to one year per permit, renewable.
Egypt’s visa on arrival costs US$25 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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 Turkey
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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 Turkey 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 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in Egypt
Turkish citizens may stay in Egypt for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Egypt.
How Turkish citizens apply
Turkish 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 Turkish citizens
Palestine admits Turkish citizens visa-free.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Turkey
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Turkish citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Turkish citizens stay in Egypt?
Turkish 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 Turkey?
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Can Turkish citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa on arrival in Egypt.
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.