Visa on Arrival
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Visa on Arrival

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

25 USD

Stay Duration

30 days

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Single-entry visa available at Egyptian airports for eligible nationals. Valid for 30 days from entry. Available for 46 eligible countries.

Visa on Arrival is available for eligible nationals at Cairo International Airport and other major Egyptian airports. This option allows travelers to obtain a visa without prior application, provided they meet eligibility requirements.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months months

Eligible Nationalities

This visa is available to citizens of: US, GB, CA, AU, NZ, JP, KR, NO, CH, RU, UA, CN, AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE

Excluded Nationalities

Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AF, DZ, IR, IQ, IL, LY, MA, PK, PS, SO, SD, SY, TN, YE

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry date

Return ticket

Proof of return travel

Proof of accommodation

Hotel reservation or accommodation address

Payment in cash

USD 25 in cash (USD, GBP, or EUR)

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Advantages

  • No advance application required
  • Immediate processing at airport
  • Available for 46 eligible nationalities
  • Same fee as e-visa
  • Flexible arrival timing

Considerations

  • Only available at airports
  • Cash payment only (limited currency options)
  • Single entry only
  • May have longer queues at busy times
  • Not extendable

Application Process

1

Arrive at airport

Present documents at visa on arrival counter at Egyptian airport

2

Complete visa form

Fill out visa application form provided by immigration officer

3

Pay visa fee

Pay USD 25 in cash (USD, GBP, or EUR accepted)

4

Receive visa stamp

Immigration officer stamps visa in passport

Application Forms

Visa Application Form

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