Visas & entry requirements

• Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the return date of your trip and have at least a blank page. You will be denied entry into Egypt if there is not enough space for entry and exit stamps in your passport. 
• U.S Passport Holders - Visa on Arrival (VOA): is required for U.S. citizens to visit Egypt. A Visa on Arrival (VOA) is required for your stay up to 30 days. Travelers can apply for a VOA for Tourism purposes after arriving through immigration control at CAI airport (Cairo International Airport). Travelers are responsible for purchasing their own VOA upon arrival and must present the following requirements for a VOA for Tourism at the immigration counter: A passport valid for at least 6 months, a return ticket from Egypt or a connecting ticket to continue traveling onward to another country and proof of hotel accommodation.  At the time of publication, the VOA costs $25 USD per person for a single entry (applies to both adults and children). Payment can be made upon arrival via card only.  Please note a service fee may apply when paying with a card.
  • Electronic Visa On Arrival (E-VOA):  We recommend all travelers apply for E-VOA to avoid the long line at the airport.  You may apply for an electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) in advance if you are entering Egypt at Cairo International Airport in Cairo. An account is required to complete the application. Please click here to learn more about the E-VOA and to apply online.
  • Obtaining A Visa Prior To The Trip Via Mail or In Person
    • Requirements & Instructions:
    • Two 2″ x 2″, recent high definition personal passport photos on white background.
    • Passport (valid for at least 6 months) and has an empty Visa page.
    • Round-trip flight booking.
    • Fees: Payments are in Cash or Cashier Check only (payable to the Consulate of Egypt) – Please be advised the Consulate does not accept personal Money Orders or checks – your application will be returned if the payment is neither Cash nor Cashier Check
    • $2 Non-refundable Visa Application Fee (applicable on all visa applications & pre-approvals) Payment must be in the form of cashier check, money orders or cash (coins will not be accepted)

Please visit the Consulate General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in New York for more information. Please note that consulates and embassies provide visa services only for certain states, and this varies depending on the consulate or embassy location. Be sure to check the list of states and apply accordingly.

• Non-U.S Passport holders – Please check with your local Egyptian consulate or embassy for Visa requirements for your trip.  
• All travelers must ensure they are eligible to enter Egypt and produce all required entry documentation for this vacation. Requirements and restrictions may depend on different factors including but not limited to: your country of residence, passport nationality, transit points, as well as previous travel history.
• For detailed passport and visa requirements, all travelers are advised to check with the related embassy or consulate.
• Please note that the information provided in this document is based on the time of print/publication and a country’s requirements can change at any time. It is the responsibility of the traveler to check all updates and obtain all necessary documents and tests prior to departure, as well as entry back into the US. Affordable World is not responsible if you are denied entrance for any reason in any country, even if you hold a valid passport and entry visa.