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Egypt e-Visa

e-Visa / ETA Africa | Egypt e-Visa

Last updated

September 1, 2026

✈️ Before You Go

If you're flying into Cairo or Hurghada, the Egypt e-Visa is your golden ticket—but only if you're a citizen of one of the 50+ eligible countries, including the US, UK, and most EU nations. Don't assume you can 'just get it at the airport'; while that's technically possible, the e-Visa saves you hours in the notoriously slow arrival lines. Real-world processing takes 3–5 business days, not the '48 hours' advertised, so apply at least two weeks out. The something many first-timers miss? Your e-Visa is tied to your passport number, so if you renew your passport before travel, the visa is void—you'll need a new one. Here's what experienced applicants recommend: print two copies of your e-Visa approval. One is for the immigration officer, but the second is for your hotel—many resorts require it to register you with local authorities, and you'll avoid a frustrating late-night scramble for a printer.

⚠️ Important Notes

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Application Window

Apply at least 1-2 weeks in advance. Processing typically 3-7 business days.

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Cost

Single entry USD 30, multiple entry USD 65, paid online

Fees are subject to change — always confirm on the official site.

  • • Only use the official visa2egypt.gov.eg — avoid expensive third-party agent sites
  • • e-Visa is valid for 90 days from issuance, with a single stay of up to 30 days
  • • PRINT the approval letter and carry it with you — present with your passport at immigration. Mobile screenshots alone may not be accepted
  • • Some nationalities can get a visa on arrival, but applying online is more reliable — avoids queuing and potential refusal at the airport
  • • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Upload a clear and complete passport bio page scan
  • • The Egypt e-Visa website auto-redirects to /eVisa/ — this is normal behavior, not a phishing attempt
  • • You must select your entry port (Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, etc.) during the application — it must match your actual arrival port
  • • Egypt offers visa on arrival for Chinese citizens (USD 30). Both e-Visa and visa on arrival are valid — applying online in advance saves time
  • • Egypt visa photo specifications differ from US standards — white background, recent, no glasses. Confirm the size requirements
  • • Parts of South Sinai (Sharm El Sheikh, etc.) offer 15-day visa-free entry for some nationalities — this is limited to that zone only, not valid for Cairo or other areas

📋 Application Field Guide

Field Name Tips & Notes
Passport Details

Passport Details

Upload a clear scan of the bio page; passport must be valid 6+ months.
Photo Upload

Passport Photo

A recent white-background photo meeting the required dimensions and format.
Arrival Date & Port

Arrival Date & Port

Enter your planned arrival date and port (e.g. Cairo Airport), consistent with your ticket.
Visa Type (Single / Multiple Entry)

Visa Type

Choose multiple entry (USD 60) only if you'll leave and re-enter Egypt more than once.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

💡 Before You Start

Before you start, prepare your passport (valid 6+ months), a digital passport photo (white background, no glasses, Egypt's own dimensions — not US format), a clear scan of the passport bio page, your flight details with the entry port, and a payment card. Create your account and apply at least 1-2 weeks before travel — processing takes 3-7 working days. Single entry costs USD 25, multiple entry USD 60, plus a processing fee. Chinese citizens may also use the visa-on-arrival option (USD 25), but applying online in advance saves queueing. Note: parts of South Sinai (e.g. Sharm El-Sheikh) offer visa-free stays of up to 15 days for some nationalities, limited to that region only.

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Open the Official Egypt e-Visa Portal

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The official Egypt Electronic Visa Portal (visa2egypt.gov.eg). The site automatically redirects to the /eVisa/ path — that is normal, not phishing. The homepage summarises the 4 steps: Register (注册) → Sign in (登陆) → Apply and pay online (申请并在线付款) → track your application (申请办理中). Everything, including application, requires an account.

Screenshot of step 1: Egypt e-Visa portal homepage

📸 About This Screenshot

This screenshot shows the latest official electronic entry card landing/login page. The step-by-step text guide below is based on the actual form structure, with detailed field instructions and common mistake warnings for your reference.

Get Your e-Visa Now

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"Get your e-Visa now" (立即获得您的电子签证) leads to the sign-in page — you must register an account first. The whole process (apply, pay, track) runs inside your account.

⚠ Common Mistakes

  • •Expecting to apply without creating an account — registration is mandatory
  • •Being alarmed by the /eVisa/ URL redirect (it is normal)
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Portal Resources & Language

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The lower part of the homepage links to useful pages: How to apply (如何申请), FAQ (常问问题), Terms of use and contact. The language selector (top) switches the site language. Read the how-to page before starting — it explains photo and passport-scan requirements that commonly cause rejections.

Screenshot of step 2: Egypt e-Visa portal homepage (lower section)

📸 About This Screenshot

This screenshot shows the latest official electronic entry card landing/login page. The step-by-step text guide below is based on the actual form structure, with detailed field instructions and common mistake warnings for your reference.

How to Apply Page

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Open 如何申请 (How to apply) and read the requirements, especially the passport photo rules: white background, recent, no glasses — dimensions differ from US visa photos. Non-compliant photos and blurry passport scans are the top rejection reasons.

⚠ Common Mistakes

  • •Uploading a US-spec visa photo (Egypt requires its own dimensions)
  • •A passport scan with cut-off edges or glare
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Register Your Account

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The sign-up page (注册) asks for your first name, surname, email, email confirmation, password and password confirmation. Use an inbox you can access — application updates and the approval letter are emailed to it. Keep the password safe: you will use this account to pay, download the approval letter and track your application.

Screenshot of step 3: Egypt e-Visa sign-up page

📸 About This Screenshot

This screenshot shows the latest official electronic entry card landing/login page. The step-by-step text guide below is based on the actual form structure, with detailed field instructions and common mistake warnings for your reference.

First Name / Surname

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Enter exactly as in your passport. First name is required; surname is shown as optional in the form but fill it to match your passport.

⚠ Common Mistakes

  • •Leaving the surname empty because it looked optional

Email & Password

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Enter your email twice and a strong password twice. The email receives your application number and the approval letter — a typo here means you lose your application.

⚠ Common Mistakes

  • •Typo in the email address — application updates never arrive
  • •Forgetting the password — needed for every login during the application
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Choose Visa Type & Travel Details

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After signing in, start the application: choose single entry (USD 25) or multiple entry (USD 60), plus processing fees, paid online. Then enter your planned arrival date and the port of entry (Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh, etc.) — it must match your actual point of entry. Apply at least 1-2 weeks ahead: processing usually takes 3-7 working days.

Visa Type

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Single entry = USD 25; multiple entry = USD 60 (plus processing fee). Choose multiple entry only if you will actually leave and re-enter Egypt more than once.

⚠ Common Mistakes

  • •Paying for multiple entry when a single entry is enough

Arrival Date & Port of Entry

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Enter the planned arrival date consistent with your ticket, and the actual port of entry (Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh…). A mismatch with your real port of entry can cause problems at the border.

⚠ Common Mistakes

  • •Selecting a port of entry that differs from the actual arrival airport
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Passport Details & Photo

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Upload a clear, complete scan of your passport bio page (valid at least 6 months) and a recent white-background photo without glasses, meeting Egypt's own dimensions (not the US format). This is the stage where most applications are returned — check every upload before submitting.

Passport Bio Page Scan

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Full page, all four corners visible, no glare or cut-off edges. Passport must be valid at least 6 months from your arrival date.

⚠ Common Mistakes

  • •Blurry scan or glare on the bio page
  • •Cut-off edges of the passport page

Passport Photo

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Recent photo, white background, no glasses, facing the camera. Egypt's photo dimensions differ from US visa photos — check the size requirements on the how-to page.

⚠ Common Mistakes

  • •Using a US-format visa photo
  • •Wearing glasses or using an old photo
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Pay, Wait & Print the Approval Letter

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Pay the fee online, then wait: processing usually takes 3-7 working days. When approved, download the approval letter and PRINT A PAPER COPY — at the border you must show it together with your passport; a phone screenshot alone may not be accepted. The e-Visa is valid 90 days from issuance for entry, with stays of up to 30 days.

Application Status Tracking

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Sign in to track status (申请办理中). Check regularly during the 3-7 working days; if documents are returned for correction, fix them promptly and resubmit.

⚠ Common Mistakes

  • •Applying too late and having no buffer for the 3-7 day processing time
  • •Not noticing a document-rejection notice in the account

Print the Approval Letter

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Print a paper copy of the approval letter and carry it with your passport. A phone screenshot alone may not be accepted at the border.

⚠ Common Mistakes

  • •Showing only a phone screenshot at the border
  • •Losing the approval letter after arrival
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