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Egypt visa

Do I need a visa to visit Egypt? 2025

All visitors must have a valid passport with at least 6 months after arrival.

Visa options:​

  • Visa on arrival: Available to citizens of many nationalities, such as USA,

Europe, South & Central America, Australia, Russia, China, and Japan.

If your country is on the approved list, you can obtain a visa on arrival at the

airport for 25USD or EUR  (cash or credit card).

Purchase the visa at one of the many bank counters then proceed to immigration ​

  • E-visa: Available for citizens of 46 countries. Apply online at least 2 weeks before

your trip.

E-Visa - Official Site . Always use the official Egyptian government website.​

  • Other nationalities: Apply for a visa at the Egyptian embassy in your home country.

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Extending Your Egypt Visa

If you wish to stay in Egypt for longer than 44 days, you can extend your visa at the Visa Administration of Passports, Immigration "Gawazat."

The cost of extending your visa is 145 USD for a period of 3 months to 1 year.

In cities such as Sharm El Sheikh, Luxor, and Cairo, the process is typically faster due to the higher number of tourists extending their stays.

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To extend your Egypt visa, you will need:

  • The payment must be made in Egyptian Pounds. To do this, visit a bank or exchange shop, convert 145 USD (or its equivalent in Euros) into Egyptian Pounds, and ensure your passport number is included on the receipt. You will need to present this receipt as proof of payment when you go to the office to complete the visa extension process.

  • One copy of your passport.

  • Two copies of the page containing your visa entry stamp.

Additional Requirements:

If you are extending your visa outside the Red Sea area (e.g., in Luxor or Cairo), you may also be asked to provide proof of accommodation, such as a hotel booking or rental agreement.

Important: You are not allowed to work in Egypt with a tourist visa.

 

Visa Extension Locations:

  • Cairo: 12 Al Abbaseya Al Mekanekeya, As Sarayat, El Weili, Cairo Governorate 11517

  • Alexandria: 28 Talaat Harb St., Intersection of El Falaky St., Raml Station, Alexandria

  • Aswan: Corniche El Nil St., El Corniche

  • Hurghada: Sharia an-Nasr, Ad-Dahar (locally known as Gawazat)

  • Luxor: Khalid Ibn Walid St., opposite the Steigenberger Hotel

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